Team India Squad Finalized Today: Selectors Convene, Shreyas Iyer in Focus

New Delhi: The meeting that started at BCCI headquarters on Saturday can decide the next path of Indian cricket. Today, the selection committee will also select the Asian Games squad along with the T20 team for the tour of Ireland and England. As soon as the meeting started, the biggest name in the news coming out from inside was that of Shreyas Iyer. There is a strong discussion about handing over the command of the T20 team to him. Speculation is also intense regarding Suryakumar Yadav. Fans are waiting for the list to come by afternoon.

Will the T20 team get a new captain?

According to sources, Shreyas Iyer is the frontrunner in the race for T20 captaincy. In the IPL, he captained two different franchises and took both of them to the finals. His manner on the field is calm, he takes decisions on time. The selectors can express confidence in him for this reason. The next T20 cycle is long and the team needs stable leadership. In such a situation, Iyer's name is coming forward.

Can Suryakumar Yadav be dropped from the team?

After winning the T20 World Cup, expectations from Surya had increased a lot. But his form has not been the same in the last one and a half years. Scored runs, but not continuously. In big matches, he did not get the innings he was used to. For this reason, there is news that the selectors may give him rest. Not only will he lose the captaincy, his place in the team also seems to be in danger. The final decision will come out only after the meeting is over.

Who will be crowned the vice-captain?

The team management wants to promote young faces. Tilak Verma's name is in discussion in this context. This left-handed batsman changes the course of the match in less balls. His thinking also adjusts according to the match. Agility and attitude in fielding have also won the hearts of the selectors. If he becomes vice-captain, he will be Iyer's deputy and will gradually learn leadership.

Will Vaibhav Suryavanshi create history?

This time the biggest headline of the selection is Bihar boy Vaibhav Suryavanshi. He is only 15 years old but has performed well with the bat in domestic cricket and under-age tournaments. If he gets a place in the senior team, it will be a big thing for Indian cricket. Selectors can take risks, but sending a T20 team directly at such a young age will not be an easy decision. Everything depends on the outcome of the meeting.

Which names are considered confirmed for the Asian Games?

India wants to field a strong team in the Asian Games. According to the report, the list of players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Tilak Verma and Jasprit Bumrah is ready. This tournament will also give an opportunity to young players to try themselves. But the risk of sending a completely junior team will not be taken. There has to be a combination of experience and enthusiasm.

How will the England-Ireland tour be?

Team India will leave for UK tour on 26th June. It will start with two T20s against Ireland in Belfast. Then the team will reach England where five T20s and three ODIs will be played. There are more matches so depth in the squad is important. The fitness of fast bowlers and spin backup will also be in the minds of the selectors. The biggest challenge this time is to choose a balanced team.

Which big announcement will be made by afternoon?

The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar is sitting in Mumbai. There is a long discussion going on inside about captaincy, young players and fitness. It is believed that BCCI will release the list of all three teams by afternoon. After this, the picture will become clear as to which direction the Indian T20 team is going in the new cycle. Fans are keeping an eye on every update on TV and social media.