Overview

• India will defend its title in a T20 tournament in the UAE that starts September 9, with group games set against UAE on September 10, Pakistan on September 14 and Oman on September 19.
• Suryakumar Yadav leads with Shubman Gill as vice-captain in a side that reflects India’s post-Rohit, Kohli and Jadeja transition under a more aggressive approach.
• Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal were left out of the main 15, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar citing the 15-player cap as the reason and Jaiswal named among the reserves.
• Team analysis highlights limited seam depth beyond Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, noting Harshit Rana’s minimal T20I experience and an IPL 2025 economy rate of 10.18.
• Virender Sehwag voiced confidence that India can lift the trophy, while Farveez Maharoof said high-profile omissions underscore the depth of the Indian setup.