Prasidh Krishna replaces Siraj in India T20I squad for Ireland, England
Synopsis
Mohammed Siraj is out of India's T20I squads for Ireland and England on workload management grounds, with Prasidh Krishna — fresh off 16 IPL wickets in 12 games — stepping in. With Shreyas Iyer now captain and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the mix, this squad signals a clear generational shift ahead of a packed international season.
Key Takeaways
Mohammed Siraj withdrawn from India's T20I squads for Ireland and England as a precautionary workload management measure.
Prasidh Krishna named as replacement; took 16 wickets in 12 IPL 2026 matches for Gujarat Titans .
Shreyas Iyer appointed T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav ; Tilak Varma is vice-captain.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included — could become the youngest Indian to play international cricket.
India plays 2 T20Is in Belfast on 26 and 28 June , then 5 matches in England from 1–11 July .
Prasidh also named in India's ODI squad for the Afghanistan series beginning 13 June .
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been withdrawn from India's T20I squads for the upcoming series against Ireland and England, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) naming Prasidh Krishna as his replacement on 9 June. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure under Siraj's workload management programme ahead of a demanding international calendar.
Why Siraj Was Rested
The BCCI confirmed that the move followed consultations between its medical team and the team management. In an official statement, the board said: 'Following discussions between the BCCI Medical Team and the Team Management, Siraj has been advised a period of rest as part of his workload management programme. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure adequate recovery ahead of a long international season.'
Prasidh Krishna's Form and Record
Prasidh Krishna, who plays for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL), arrived in strong form after the recently concluded IPL 2026, where he claimed 16 wickets in 12 matches at an economy rate of 10.44. In T20 internationals, he has featured in five matches, picking up eight wickets at an economy rate of 11. His most recent T20I appearance for India came in November 2023 against Australia in Guwahati. Notably, Prasidh is also named in India's squad for the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan beginning 13 June, underlining the selectors' confidence in him across formats.
New Leadership and a Historic Inclusion
Shreyas Iyer, appointed captain in place of Suryakumar Yadav, will lead the side, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain. The squad also features 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has the potential to become the youngest player ever to represent India in international cricket.
India's T20I Schedule
India will play two T20Is in Belfast on 26 and 28 June, followed by five matches in England from 1 to 11 July. The team will also compete in the Men's T20 event at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, in September.
Full Squad
India's updated squad for the Ireland and England T20I series: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Prasidh Krishna. With a series against Ireland, five T20Is in England, and the Asian Games on the horizon, India's pace attack will be closely watched over the coming months.
Point of View
But the timing raises questions about India's pace depth management ahead of a congested season that includes England, the Asian Games, and beyond. Prasidh Krishna's recall is form-based and defensible — 16 IPL wickets is a credible audition — but his T20I economy of 11 will be tested on English pitches where length and movement matter more than raw pace. The more significant signal is Suryakumar Yadav's removal as captain: it suggests the selectors are recalibrating T20I leadership with an eye on the next World Cup cycle, not just the next series. Sooryavanshi's inclusion, meanwhile, is either a bold statement of intent or a calculated gamble — and the answer will depend entirely on whether he gets meaningful game time.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Mohammed Siraj dropped from India's T20I squad?
Siraj was not dropped for performance reasons — he was withdrawn as a precautionary measure under his workload management programme, following discussions between the BCCI medical team and team management. The board said the move is intended to ensure adequate recovery ahead of a long international season.
Who is replacing Mohammed Siraj in the T20I squad?
Prasidh Krishna has been named as Siraj's replacement. The Gujarat Titans pacer was in strong form during IPL 2026, taking 16 wickets in 12 matches at an economy rate of 10.44.
Who is captaining India in the Ireland and England T20I series?
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain for the T20I series, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Tilak Varma will serve as vice-captain.
Who is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and why is his inclusion significant?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a 15-year-old cricketer included in India's T20I squad who could become the youngest player ever to represent India in international cricket if he features in a match.
What is India's T20I schedule for the Ireland and England tour?
India will play two T20Is in Belfast on 26 and 28 June, followed by five T20Is in England between 1 and 11 July. The team will also compete in the Men's T20 event at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, in September.
