Prasidh Krishna replaces Mohammed Siraj in India's T20I squad for tours of Ireland and England in 2026.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s medical team collaborated with the team management to determine that Mohammed Siraj should take a break as part of a workload management plan. This move was made to allow Siraj to recover fully before a demanding international season ahead. The decision follows a precautionary approach to ensure he remains in peak condition for upcoming fixtures. No further details about the nature of the rest period were disclosed in the official announcement.
Prasidh Krishna has featured in five T20 Internationals for India to date, capturing eight wickets at an economy rate of 11.00. His most recent appearance for the national side in the format took place in November 2023 during a match against Australia held in Guwahati. The upcoming tours mark his return to India’s T20I team after a lengthy absence. His inclusion reflects the selectors’ confidence in his recent domestic performances.
India’s schedule includes a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan starting June 13, 2026, for which Prasidh Krishna remains in the squad while Mohammed Siraj has been omitted. Both bowlers played key roles in the recent Test victory over Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. Post the T20I series, India will also participate in ODIs in England, followed by assignments in Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. The tour structure ensures a packed itinerary across multiple formats and continents.
Mohammed Siraj featured in 17 matches for Gujarat Titans during IPL 2026, while Prasidh Krishna appeared in 12 games as the team reached the final. This contrast in appearances contributed to the selectors’ decision to manage Siraj’s workload. Both pacers have been integral parts of their respective IPL teams’ campaigns this season. Their IPL performances were a factor in the national team’s squad selection process.
India’s T20I campaign begins with a two-match series against Ireland in Belfast on June 26 and 28, 2026, before shifting to England for five T20Is from July 1 to 11. The tours are strategically scheduled to maximize broadcast viewership and fan engagement. The itinerary has been designed to provide adequate recovery periods between series. Both tours will be closely watched for India’s preparations ahead of major global events.
Shreyas Iyer will lead the team as captain, supported by vice-captain Tilak Varma. The squad includes Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Every player has been selected with the dual tours in mind. The squad features a blend of experience and emerging talent across batting and bowling departments.