Mohammed Siraj Withdrawn from T20I Series Against Ireland and England; Prasidh Krishna Named Replacement

According to the official statement issued by the BCCI, Siraj’s withdrawal is a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring adequate recovery ahead of a demanding international season. The board confirmed that the fast bowler has been advised a period of rest following discussions between medical staff and team management, prioritising long-term fitness and workload balance.

The selection committee has formally named Prasidh Krishna as Siraj’s replacement in the squad for the T20I assignments against Ireland and England.

Siraj was recently acquired by the Warangal Warriors for ₹14 lakhs during the TG20 Cricket League auction. The tournament is scheduled to commence on June 21, raising questions over his participation depending on his recovery timeline and workload decisions.

The fast bowler last featured in the T20 World Cup 2026 for India in the shortest format, where he played a single match against the United States at the Wankhede Stadium. In that appearance, he claimed three wickets, delivering a notable performance.

India’s T20I squad for the upcoming tours includes Shreyas Iyer as captain, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain. The squad features Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Prasidh Krishna.

India’s tour of Ireland is scheduled to begin with the first T20I on June 26, 2026, at the Civil Service Cricket Club, followed by the second T20I on June 28, 2026, at the same venue.

India’s tour of England will feature a five-match T20I series. The matches are scheduled as follows: first T20I on July 1, second on July 3, third on July 5, fourth on July 8, and fifth on July 11, 2026.

The development underscores India’s continued emphasis on workload management for fast bowlers amid a packed international calendar, reflecting a structured approach toward long-term player fitness and performance sustainability.