The upcoming T20I series against England marks the beginning of a highly anticipated and crucial chapter for Indian cricket. With Shreyas Iyer taking the reins
as the new captain, a revamped squad heads to English shores with a massive point to prove.
The team will be desperate to bounce back and silence critics after they suffered a tough sweep against Ireland. Against the Irish, India faced a shocking series defeat, losing both of their matches. As they face a formidable English side in their own backyard, the margins for error will be nonexistent. To secure redemption and set a positive tone for this new era, several players in this new-look squad will have to shoulder massive responsibilities.
Sanju Samson
As a crucial part of the batting lineup, Sanju Samson is expected to bat in the top order. He must provide much-needed stability and anchor the innings to prevent early collapses. Furthermore, he holds a critical role in setting big scores on fast English pitches, which historically demand high technical proficiency and patience against the new ball. After scoring just 5 runs in two matches against Ireland, the Kerala batter will have to step up.
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer's life as India's T20I captain has endured a dismal coronation. The Mumbai-born struggled not only with the leadership, but also had poor outings with the bat. He scored only 13 runs across two matches against Ireland. Against England, Iyer will have to step up as both captain and batter.
Arshdeep Singh
The bowling department faces a severe test as they are without their usual maestro. Arshdeep Singh is now tasked with leading the fast bowling attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. To ensure India remains highly competitive and restricts the opposition, Arshdeep must take early wickets and stop the English batters from scoring freely at the death. He got 4 against Ireland in two matches, but the left-arm pacer has to step up.
