The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named all-rounder Suryansh Shedge as a replacement for the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's T20I squads for the upcoming series against Ireland and England. Nitish reported left quadriceps discomfort after the third ODI against Afghanistan on June 20, and following a medical assessment, the BCCI Medical Team recommended a period of rehabilitation, ruling him out of both T20I series.
Suryansh's Recent Performances
Suryansh earned his call-up after impressive performances for India A in the recently concluded tri-series in Sri Lanka. Batting in the middle order, the 23-year-old scored 147 runs in five matches and also bowled 23 overs, taking two wickets. He scored an unbeaten 72 not out against Sri Lanka A. He was also a standout performer for Mumbai in their victorious Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign in 2024-25, scoring 131 runs at a strike rate of 251.92 in the lower middle order, playing a crucial role in their title win.
IPL Performance
In the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Suryansh played for Punjab Kings (PBKS), scoring 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 39.50 and a strike rate of 175.50, including one half-century.
Upcoming Series Schedule
India are scheduled to play two T20Is in Ireland on June 26 and 28, followed by a five-match T20I series in England starting July 1, which will be followed by three ODIs. The Ireland fixtures will mark India's first T20Is since their World Cup triumph earlier this year, with Shreyas Iyer set to lead the side in the format.
