Shubman Gill Axed, Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma's T20 Careers Done And Dusted: India T20 Squad for Ireland Series Disclosed

Shubman Gill Axed, Virat Kohli, And Rohit Sharma’s T20 Careers Done And Dusted: India T20 Squad for Ireland Series Disclosed. India and Ireland are set to clash in a T20I series next month. IND vs IRE T20I series will observe three games. The three T20I encounters are set to be played on August 18, 20, and 21. The venue of all three games is The Village Stadium in Dublin.

During India’s tour of Ireland 2023, India will only face Ireland in the T20I series. Last year, India toured Ireland for a two-match T20I series which they won 2-0. India will aim for another such result on Irish soil. On the other hand, Ireland will seek to outplay Team India with the support of home advantage.

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Due to Asia Cup 2023 in September and ICC ODI World Cup in October, many senior and key players might be rested in IND vs IRE T20I series. As a result, a young squad might acquire opportunities in IND vs IRE series. Here we talk about India’s probable squad for Ireland T20Is.

India Squad For Ireland T20Is

Openers- Yashasvi Jaiswal & Ruturaj Gaikwad

For the openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad might be picked for the T20I series against Ireland. Shubman Gill has cemented himself as a permanent opener for India in all formats. Hence, he might be given rest during IND vs IRE series.

Yashasvi Jaiswal made his debut in the ongoing IND vs WI Test series and also shattered a century. He is expected to make a comeback to the national side during the T20I series against the Irish side.

Ruturaj Gaikwad can also get a call in the absence of Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma. The right-handed batter has featured in 9 T20I games so far, hitting 135 runs with 1 half-century.

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Middle-Order Batter- Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh

In the middle-order, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rinku Singh might be part of the India squad. Left-handed batter Tilak Varma is an uncapped player. With his consistent IPL shows for Mumbai Indians, he is picked in the series against West Indies. He can again feature in the squad against Ireland.

Suryakumar Yadav will be another addition due to his batting excellence in the shortest format. In 48 T20I games so far, the right-handed batter has smacked 1600 plus runs at an average of 46+ and strike rate of 175+.

Rinku Singh was overlooked in the T20I series against West Indies. However, he might be grabbed in the series to provide rest to other key players. With 474 runs in IPL 2023, Rinku finished as the highest run-getter for Kolkata Knight Riders. In 16 games, the left-handed batter shattered 4 half-centuries at a strike rate of 149.

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Wicketkeepers- Ishan Kishan & Sanju Samson

India currently has only two wicketkeepers fit to take the field in the form of Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson. Due to Rishabh Pant’s unavailability, these two might be inducted into the squad in the T20I series against Ireland as well.

While left-handed Kishan has struggled to score runs in T20Is this year, right-handed batter Samson has not played enough games this year due to injury issues.

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All-Rounders- Hardik Pandya (C) & Axar Patel

Hardik Pandya will lead the team against Ireland. Since the start of 2023, selectors have roped in Pandya as T20I skipper in all series. Hence, he is also expected to lead in Ireland series. In 2023, the right-handed batter has piled up 111 runs and hunted 7 wickets in 6 matches.

Axar Patel might be picked as a spin all-rounder. The left-handed batter is an experienced member of India squad. Patel has only played 3 T20I games this year, where he arrived with an outstanding performance. He scored 117 runs with the bat and also grabbed 3 wickets.

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Spinners- Ravi Bishnoi & Kuldeep Yadav

For the spinners, Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav can be inducted into the squad for the Ireland series. Bishnoi, who spent almost a year out of the national side, made a comeback in the series against West Indies.

The leg spinner can be added to IND vs IRE series too. Kuldeep Yadav has showcased fabulous performances this year in ODIs and T20Is. The left-arm spinner played 3 T20Is earlier this year and got 2 wickets.

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Pacers- Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar

For the pacers, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, and Mukesh Kumar can be selected. All these pacers are part of the T20I series against the West Indies.

Left-arm Arshdeep Singh has been outstanding this year, grabbing 8 scalps in 5 games. Umran Malik is the leading wicket-taker in the shortest format this year, picking 9 scalps across 5 games.

Avesh Khan did not play any game this year due to injury. He has made a comeback in the series against West Indies.?? Mukesh Kumar is also expected to make his T20I debut against West Indies. Both these players can be added to the squad for Ireland series as well.

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