BCCI Names Shreyas Iyer Captain and Calls Up Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for Ireland England Series

BCCI announced the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, naming a 15‑member roster that blends experienced players with newcomers, and confirming the schedule will feature matches in Delhi and Mumbai.

Shreyas Iyer was appointed as India’s T20I captain, taking over the role ahead of the Ireland‑England series; the board cited his consistent batting and leadership in domestic leagues as reasons for the change.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned his first senior call‑up, selected as a fast‑bowling option; his inclusion reflects the team’s push to broaden the pace attack and give exposure to emerging talent.

Team Strategy focuses on strengthening the middle order and pace depth, with Iyer’s leadership expected to stabilize batting while Sooryavanshi adds speed; analysts predict the changes could improve performance against Ireland’s spin‑friendly line‑up and England’s aggressive batting.