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Shreyas Iyer to Lead India at 2026 Asian Games; Bumrah Returns, Vaibhav Earns Spot
The 15-member squad includes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his IPL season with 776 runs, while Suryakumar Yadav was dropped.
- On Saturday, the BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with Shreyas Iyer named captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav for the tournament scheduled from September 19 to October 4.
- Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returns after being rested for the Ireland and England T20I series, as selectors prioritized workload management while building a near full-strength squad targeting gold.
- Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned selection following a record-breaking IPL 2026 season with Rajasthan Royals, where the 15-year-old amassed 776 runs in 16 matches.
- Tilak Varma will serve as vice-captain alongside Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan; the 10-team tournament field includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Japan, Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Oman.
- India enters as defending champions from the 2023 Games, with quarterfinals commencing September 28, semifinals on October 1, and the gold medal match scheduled for October 3.
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India Squad For Asian Games 2026: Shreyas Iyer Gets Captaincy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Among Key Picks
India Squad For Asian Games 2026: The BCCI has announced India's 15-member squad for the Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Check out the complete squad below
·New Delhi, India
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Shreyas Iyer to Lead India at 2026 Asian Games; Bumrah Included in T20 Squad
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the Indian squad for the Men's T20 event at the 2026 Asian Games in September-October in Japan. Sports News | Shreyas Iyer to Lead India at 2026 Asian Games; Bumrah Included in T20 Squad.
·Mumbai, India
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