Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and vice-captain Tilak Varma will arrive in Chennai on June 22, 2026, directly from Sri Lanka, wrapping up a highly dramatic India A tour before heading out for the senior T20I matches in Ireland. The two players were involved in intense, viral post-match moments in Dambulla. Following a chaotic tie against Sri Lanka A, Tilak Varma was seen in heated discussions with the umpires to force a Super Over in fading light. Later, after losing that Super Over, 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got into a fiery argument with celebrating Sri Lankan players before coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar

pulled him away. Now, both young stars are shifting their focus entirely to senior national duties.The Indian T20I squad for the Ireland tour is a fresh, youth-heavy team built for the future.

The Indian T20I squad will officially assemble in Chennai on June 22, 2026, before flying out to Ireland.Chennai will serve as the final launching pad for this highly anticipated tour. Young stars Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and vice-captain Tilak Varma will arrive in the city directly from their India A duties in Sri Lanka. The rest of the senior squad will meet them there to hold a brief team camp and complete final planning.From Chennai, the team will board a long-distance flight to Belfast. Led by captain Shreyas Iyer, this exciting group of powerhouse hitters and rising stars will look to carry their momentum from India to the fast, bouncy pitches of Northern Ireland.

Shreyas Iyer named as T20I captain, Tilak Varma gets promoted to Vice Captain

Shreyas Iyer has been officially named India's new T20I captain by the BCCI. He will replace Suryakumar Yadav as part of a major shift to build a fresh side for the future. His first assignment will be leading a young 16-member team on the upcoming tours of Ireland and England.Iyer's tactical leadership in the IPL made him the top choice for selectors. He previously led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title and put up strong numbers with Punjab Kings.Now, he takes charge with Tilak Varma as his vice-captain. Iyer's goal is to introduce a highly aggressive, modern style of play while helping teenage prodigies settle into the senior national side.

Tilak Varma has been named India's new T20I vice-captain for the upcoming tour of Ireland. The selectors rewarded the dynamic 23-year-old left-hander for his consistent performances and sharp cricket brain. He will serve as the deputy to captain Shreyas Iyer on this youth-focused tour. Varma has already built a reputation as a dependable, clutch middle-order batter. He also recently captained India A on a high-stakes tour in Sri Lanka.His promotion shows that the BCCI views him as a crucial long-term leader for India’s white-ball future. Varma will play a key role in helping young players settle into the senior dressing room as a new era begins.