India have given debut caps to kids Prince Yadav and Suryansh Shedge for the second T20I against Ireland on Sunday, June 28. India must win this match to level the two-match T20I series after suffering a surprising defeat in the primary game.
Prince, who made his ODI debut against Afghanistan earlier this month, earned his place after consistent performances within the Indian Premier League. He replaces Prasidh Krishna within the playing XI. Meanwhile, Shedge is available in for Washington Sundar. The Punjab Kings batter is understood for his aggressive batting and skill to hit big shots.
Prince received his debut cap from all-rounder Shivam Dube, while wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson presented Shedge together with his cap within the presence of teammates and support staff. Here is the post:
Welcoming #TeamIndia T20I Caps No. 1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ and 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ 🧢👏
Things we like to see, as Suryansh Shedge and Prince Yadav are set to make their debuts 🌟
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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 28, 2026
Shreyas Iyer Praises Debutant Suryansh Shedge for Hard Work
Shreyas Iyer praised young Suryansh Shedge throughout the toss before the second T20I against Ireland. Having closely observed him at Punjab Kings within the IPL, Iyer said the right-handed batter has gained useful domestic experience and has earned his India cap.
“He’s a strong, destructive batter. Yes, he’s a sensational teen who has scoring runs within the domestic cricket and likewise within the IPL. He’s got an incredible amount of experience in youth cricket. So definitely he’s performed within the A tours. So he’s reaping the advantages,” Iyer said on the toss.”
Suryansh Shedge scored useful lower-order runs for Punjab Kings in Indian Premier League 2026. He scored 165 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of over 160, including a half-century. Meanwhile, India won the toss and selected to bowl first once more in Belfast. They’ll aim to dismiss Ireland quickly before chasing the goal to level the series.
India’s Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, and Prince Yadav
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