Suryansh Shedge Joins India T20 Squad as Nitish Reddy Sidelined!
Suryansh Shedge Joins India T20 Squad as Nitish Reddy Sidelined!
Rising star Suryansh Shedge gets his maiden India T20I call-up for Ireland & England series after Nitish Reddy's injury. Discover the all-rounder's impressive journey!
India's T20 International squad for the upcoming series against Ireland and England will see a new face, as promising all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been called up to replace the injured Nitish Reddy. Reddy, unfortunately, has been sidelined due to a flare-up of a quadriceps injury, which had previously kept him out of a recent ODI against Afghanistan. His absence, coupled with Hardik Pandya also being unavailable, left the selectors looking for a seam-bowling all-round option, and Shedge perfectly fit the bill.
The 23-year-old Suryansh Shedge is no stranger to impressive performances. He earned his maiden senior India call-up after consistently shining in domestic cricket and for India A over the past year. His recent outing for India A in the tri-series in Sri Lanka was particularly notable, where he batted primarily in the middle order, scoring 147 runs in five matches. Not just with the bat, Shedge also contributed with the ball, bowling 23 overs during the tournament, helping India A reach the final.
Shedge first burst onto the scene during Mumbai's triumphant Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign in the 2024-25 season. Playing as a lower middle-order finisher, he showcased his explosive power-hitting by scoring 131 runs at an incredible strike rate of 251.92. This ability to change the game in a few overs, combined with his utility as a bowling option, made him one of Mumbai's standout performers during their title-winning run. His consistent form and all-round capabilities have now paved his way to the national team.
The Indian team is set to begin its tour with a two-match T20I series against Ireland in Belfast, commencing this Friday. Following this, they will embark on a five-match T20I series against England, which kicks off on July 1st in Chester-Le-Street. Fans will be eager to see how Shedge performs on the international stage.
