Hardik Pandya To Lead India In Ireland T20Is, Rahul Tripathi Named In Squad
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Hardik Pandya will lead the Indian team, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named vice-captain
The BCCI on Wednesday announced Team India's squad for the upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland, starting June 26th in Malahide. Hardik Pandya will lead the Indian team, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named vice-captain. Rahul Tripathi has also found a place in the squad. Hardik will lead India for the first time, and this comes after he led Gujarat Titans to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 title in their debut season. He is currently a part of the team for the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa.
The all-rounder had led GT from the front during IPL 2022, scoring 487 runs in 15 matches. He also took eight wickets during the tournament, which ended with a win over Rajasthan Royals in the final.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra batter Rahul Tripathi has earned his maiden call-up after missing out on selection for the South Africa T20Is.
Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson will also return to the side.
Umran Malik, who got his maiden India call-up for the ongoing South Africa series, has also been retained in the squad.
