The BCCI has confirmed that India’s men’s selection committee will convene on Saturday to lock in the squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Ireland and England. The meeting is set to take place at the board’s headquarters, with the selectors expected to follow up with media interaction later the same day.
In the BCCI communication, Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors, and Devajit Saikia, the BCCI honorary secretary, are scheduled to address the press after the selection process concludes. The press conference will start at 1:00 PM IST from the fourth floor of the BCCI headquarters.
Quick facts
- Selection committee meeting scheduled for Saturday to finalise India’s white-ball squads.
- Meeting held at the BCCI headquarters.
- Ajit Agarkar and Devajit Saikia to address the media afterwards.
- Press conference timing set for 1:00 PM IST on the fourth floor of the BCCI headquarters.
- India’s UK tour starts with two T20Is vs Ireland in Belfast on June 26 and 28.
- England phase includes five T20Is and three ODIs starting July 1.
- Shreyas Iyer is widely expected to be named India’s new T20 captain, with Suryakumar Yadav facing possible changes.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is reported to be in contention for a first senior call-up.
- Japan Asian Games squad could be announced early due to entry deadlines.
- Possible additional call-ups for players like Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey.
Attention is expected to be especially focused on India’s T20 leadership and overall balance for the next phase. One of the most discussed possibilities is Shreyas Iyer being appointed as India’s new T20 captain, with reports indicating that Suryakumar Yadav could be set to lose both the captaincy and a spot in the squad after a prolonged lean run.
Tour schedule: Ireland to England
The tour begins in Belfast with two T20 Internationals against Ireland on June 26 and June 28. After completing the Ireland leg, the side will move to England for a larger white-ball assignment.
In England, India’s schedule features five T20Is followed by three ODIs, with the series starting from July 1. The selectors are expected to consider form, fitness, and roles that can translate across both formats in quick succession.
There are also indications that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi—described as a 15-year-old batting talent who has accelerated through the age-group pathway—could be rewarded with his first senior India call-up. With his rapid rise drawing attention, his inclusion would signal continued investment in long-term batting depth.
Another timeline factor could shape announcements as well. The Asian Games squad may be finalised earlier than usual because organisers have set entry deadlines, and the BCCI is expected to plan ahead even with the event overlapping a home white-ball series against the West Indies.
Despite that clash, the board is anticipated to field a competitive team in Japan. Alongside established names, selectors may also look to broaden the pipeline, with emerging players such as pacer Prince Yadav and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey among those being discussed as India build depth for an intense international calendar.
