With the two-match T20I series against Ireland scheduled for June 26 and 28 in Belfast, speculation is mounting over India's squad composition amid reports
of a leadership transition in the shortest format.
According to widely circulated reports, Shreyas Iyer is set to take over as captain, with Tilak Varma named vice-captain.
The 15-member squad reflects a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talents as the selectors look to evaluate options ahead of the subsequent England tour.
India Squad News vs Ireland
The batting lineup features explosive openers in Abhishek Sharma alongside reliable middle-order options like Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh. Wicketkeeping duties are likely to be shared between Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, both of whom bring aggressive batting credentials. All-round depth is provided by Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel.
In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh anchor the pace attack, supported by promising talents Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan. The spin contingent, comprising Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel, offers variety suited to Irish conditions.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the official squad in the coming days. The series against Ireland serves as an important preparatory step before the more challenging five-match T20I engagement in England, as India continues to build depth for upcoming international commitments.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be part of the India A squad for the Sri Lanka tour, which effectively rules him out of the Ireland Series. Prince Yadav is already part of the ODI squad against Afghanistan, and is expected to make the Ireland team after his decent outing in the IPL 2026 season.
India Predicted Squad vs Ireland T20Is
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson
- Ishan Kishan
- Tilak Varma (vice-captain)
- Shreyas Iyer (captain)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Rinku Singh
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prince Yadav
- Mohsin Khan
