BCCI announces revised India squad for Ireland, England T20Is

India T20I squad announcement: The BCCI made one change in the fast bowling department, with Prasidh Krishna replacing Mohammed Siraj.

Updated on: Jun 9, 2026, 18:14:18 IST

Written by Aditya Bhattacharya

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India pacer Mohammed Siraj has pulled out of the squad for the T20I series against Ireland later this month and the subsequent tour of England in July, with the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) naming Prasidh Krishna as his replacement. The decision has been taken as part of Siraj's workload management, following an extended period on the road.

India will play two T20Is against Ireland and five against England (AFP)

“Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been withdrawn from India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England,” the release stated.

“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.”

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Even as several players were afforded breaks, Siraj continued to shoulder a heavy workload. He played all five Tests of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England last summer and was visibly exhausted by the heat during the Test against the West Indies at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium in October, requiring treatment in the dugout. In the same match, he became India's leading wicket-taker of 2025. Siraj, however, is likely to feature in the ODIs against England, scheduled for July.

Why Prasidh?

With Siraj believed to be a key part of India's plans for the 2027 World Cup, the BCCI is keen to ensure that the team's second leading pacer after Jasprit Bumrah remains fit and in peak condition as the Men in Blue travel to Africa in pursuit of the one trophy that has eluded them for several years.

Prasidh, meanwhile, has been drafted into the squad after picking up 16 wickets in 12 matches for the Gujarat Titans. He has played only five T20Is for India, significantly fewer than his 23 ODIs and seven Tests. However, India will hope to make the most of Prasidh’s height and bounce on English pitches as they take on the 2022 T20 World Cup champions. Last year, Prasidh enjoyed a bumper Test series against England, picking up 14 wickets from three matches, including a best of 4/62 at the Oval.

India’s updated squad for Ireland and England T20Is: Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (VC), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prasidh Krishna.

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Aditya Bhattacharya
Aditya Bhattacharya is the Sports Editor at Hindustan Times Digital, with close to 15 years of experience in sports journalism. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading media organisations including Cricbuzz, The Times of India, Network18 and Zee. Primarily a cricket writer, Aditya has covered several marquee events, including the 2016 ICC World T20, the 2019 ICC World Cup in England and the 2023 World Cup in India. His reporting portfolio also includes international cricket across England, South Africa and New Zealand, along with forays into tennis, including coverage of the Australian Open. He has interviewed several prominent athletes across sports. Aditya began his career with a brief stint at CricketNext before getting his first major break at Cricbuzz, where he was part of the Times Network’s startup venture GoCricket, which later merged with Cricbuzz. After nearly 18 months there, he moved to The Times of India, covering his first World Cup assignment and reporting first-hand on landmark moments such as Virat Kohli’s iconic innings against Australia in Mohali. During his three-year tenure, he played a key role in both reporting and desk operations and was recognised as TOI Employee of the Quarter in 2016. He later joined Zee, where he covered the 2019 World Cup across five venues in England—an assignment he considers a career highlight. At Hindustan Times, Aditya’s leadership came to the fore as he was promoted to lead the sports team within 18 months. Under his stewardship, the section has delivered extensive coverage of global sporting events, including the IPL, Olympics, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. In 2024, he was named HT DigiStar of the Year. Aditya continues to adapt to the evolving digital publishing landscape, with a sharp focus on search and audience engagement. Outside work, he occasionally plays the guitar and remains an avid gamer.Read More

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