Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rajat Patidar's T20I return is unlikely due to India's current batting lineup, which offers little room for him. Chopra cited the strong presence of left-handers in the top order and the established middle order as reasons why Patidar might not get a chance soon, despite his domestic T20 success.
Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes it's premature to consider 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a replacement for Sanju Samson in India's T20I team. Karim backed Samson's strong performances and emphasized allowing Sooryavanshi to develop without comparisons, despite his impressive IPL 2026 season.
India's new T20I captain, Shreyas Iyer, expresses readiness for the leadership role, detailing his aggressive playing philosophy. Despite a recent series loss to Ireland, he aims to learn and build a fearless team identity ahead of the upcoming five-match series against England.
England selects 17-player squad for 5-match T20I series against India starting July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles making his international debut. Harry Brook captains the side, which includes key players Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, and Adil Rashid.
Cricket Ireland is closely monitoring the unrest in Belfast, which has seen violence and disruptions, ahead of the two-match T20I series against India scheduled for June 26 and 28, with safety and security paramount in their deliberations.
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for tours of Ireland and England, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Notably, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in both squads, while Jasprit Bumrah is omitted from T20I squads but included in the Asian Games team.
Suryakumar Yadav congratulates Shreyas Iyer on becoming India's new T20I captain, after losing the role and his squad place despite leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar deserves more recognition for his performances in the IPL. Clarke highlighted Patidar's leadership and batting prowess, suggesting he should be considered for the Indian T20 and potentially ODI teams.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's stellar IPL 2026 form, leading the Purple Cap race with 21 wickets at an impressive average, has reignited calls for his India T20I return. The 36-year-old's consistent match-winning spells and economical bowling, highlighted by a 4/23 against Mumbai Indians, have caught the attention of experts like Aakash Chopra, pushing selectors to reconsider his international future.
Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to India's T20I squad following his stellar all-round display for RCB. Kumar's exceptional bowling, and a crucial six in the final over, impressed Ashwin, who highlighted his ability to perform under pressure. Kumar currently leads the Purple Cap race, showcasing consistent wicket-taking prowess.
Indian selectors are set to remove Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain when the squads for the Ireland and England series are picked. Due to his batting struggles, the selectors have run out of patience with the 35-year-old. Shreyas Iyer is a strong contender to take over the leadership role as the team looks for a fresh start ahead of a packed T20I calendar.
Indian selectors are set to remove Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain when the squads for the Ireland and England series are picked. Due to his batting struggles, the selectors have run out of patience with the 35-year-old. Shreyas Iyer is a strong contender to take over the leadership role as the team looks for a fresh start ahead of a packed T20I calendar.
Shreyas Iyer has emerged as a leading candidate for India's T20I leadership after guiding three different IPL franchises to finals, including Punjab Kings' first final in 11 years in 2025 where he scored 604 runs at a strike rate of 175.07. Meanwhile, current T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav faces scrutiny over his recent batting form, including a golden duck against PBKS on April 16, raising questions about his place ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup when he will be 38.
