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India Drops Shreyas Sooryavanshi from England T20I Squad
✍️ Khaleej Times
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 04:55 AM
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India has omitted Shreyas Sooryavanshi from the squad for the upcoming T20I series against England, a decision that has sparked reactions from former cricket legends.
India’s cricket board announced the omission of Shreyas Sooryavanshi from the squad that will face England in the T20I series. The decision came after a review of the team’s recent performances and strategic planning for the series. Sooryavanshi, who has been a regular in the limited‑overs side, was replaced by a younger player in the final list.
The move has drawn comments from several former Indian cricketers, who expressed surprise at the decision. Some experts believe the change is aimed at giving fresh talent exposure in a high‑pressure series.
India’s selectors cited the need for a balanced side and the importance of adapting to England’s playing conditions as key reasons for the change. The team will now travel to England for the first match on 12th September.
The announcement was made during a press briefing at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters in Mumbai. Players and coaching staff are expected to meet the next day to discuss the revised strategy.
The move has drawn comments from several former Indian cricketers, who expressed surprise at the decision. Some experts believe the change is aimed at giving fresh talent exposure in a high‑pressure series.
India’s selectors cited the need for a balanced side and the importance of adapting to England’s playing conditions as key reasons for the change. The team will now travel to England for the first match on 12th September.
The announcement was made during a press briefing at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters in Mumbai. Players and coaching staff are expected to meet the next day to discuss the revised strategy.