India T20I squad News

The team features a blend of rising talents and seasoned performers. With star players returning and young talents continuing to rise, India’s squad announcement sets the stage.

India is preparing to announce its squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia, but the team faces significant absences and key workload considerations ahead of the eight-match tour.   

India vs UAE T20I Preview: Shubman Gill returns to bolster India’s batting alongside Abhishek Sharma, while Jasprit Bumrah leads a formidable pace attack. UAE’s Home Advantage: Muhammad Waseem and Junaid Siddique look to exploit Dubai conditions as the team returns to Asia Cup after nine years. Key Records & Milestones: Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and Sanju Samson eye career T20I milestones in this Group A clash.

Sanju Samson smashes 83 off 41 balls for Kochi Blue Tigers, hitting nine sixes in Kerala Cricket League clash. Samson’s explosive form boosts his chances for India’s Asia Cup 2025 opener slot alongside Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma. The battle for India’s T20I top-order heats up as selectors weigh consistency versus power-hitting ahead of key Asia Cup matches.

Sanju Samson voluntarily moved to the middle-order in Kerala Cricket League, hinting at a new role in India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad. With Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma opening, Samson is likely to bat at number five or six in the upcoming tournament. Samson’s experience and past T20I centuries make him a crucial middle-order option amid competition from Jitesh Sharma.

Jasprit Bumrah took 14 wickets in three matches during the England tour, including a five-wicket haul, despite India not winning those games. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif urges critics to acknowledge Bumrah’s match-winning performances and calls him a “promising diamond of India.” Bumrah will make his T20I comeback in the 2025 Asia Cup, with workload management ensuring he remains a key white-ball asset for India.

Shami’s omission from India’s playing XI in the first T20I sparked a debate across social media and news platforms.

The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has been under pressure to name India’s squad for the prestigious Champions Trophy.

Hardik Pandya continues to be India’s MVP in white-ball cricket, and his all-round abilities will be crucial against England.

This series marks a significant milestone for the Indian team, as it is the first assignment for Gambhir as head coach.

The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee seems to be adopting a strict stance towards players not prioritizing Test and first-class cricket.

In a stunning revelation, India's T20I squad for the Afghanistan series brings Rohit Sharma back as captain and Virat Kohli into the fold. The selection sparks intrigue, setting the stage for a gripping clash and fueling speculations about the approaching T20 World Cup. Let's unravel the top 10 talking points shaping this strategic move by the selectors.

India's squad for T20I series against New Zealand has been declared Rohit Sharma will lead the side

India are also slated to play three-match One-Day International (ODI) series and as many Twenty20Is against Australia, starting from November 27 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been returned to both the squads after missing in action due to injury. 

The MSK Prasad-led Selection Committee announced a 15-member squad just after India's seven-wicket win over the Aussies in the fifth and final ODI match in Nagpur on Sunday.