Suryansh Shedge called up to India T20I squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on June 23, 2026, that Suryansh Shedge has been named as the replacement for the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy for India's upcoming T20I series against England and Ireland. The 23-year-old earned his maiden call-up to the senior national team after impressive performances for India A in the recently concluded tri-series in Sri Lanka.
Performance in India A tri-series
Shedge scored 147 runs in five matches for India A during the tri-series, which also featured Sri Lanka A and Bangladesh A. His consistent performances with the bat caught the selectors' attention, leading to his inclusion in the squad for the two T20I series.
Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out due to injury
Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was originally part of the squad, has been ruled out because of an injury. The BCCI did not disclose the nature or severity of the injury but confirmed that Reddy would undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
Schedule for the T20I series
India are scheduled to play a three-match T20I series against Ireland starting June 28, 2026, followed by a five-match T20I series against England beginning July 7, 2026. The matches against Ireland will be held in Dublin, while the England series will take place across various venues in the UK.
BCCI statement
The BCCI took to social media to confirm the development, posting on X: "Suryansh Shedge replaces injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in #TeamIndia's squads for Ireland and England series. More Details? | #IREvIND | #ENGvIND."
Opportunity for Shedge
This call-up represents a significant opportunity for Suryansh Shedge, who has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket. He will be looking to make an impact in the senior national team and cement his place in India's T20I setup.
