Suryansh Shedge called up, replacing injured Nitish Kumar Reddy for India’s T20Is

Suryansh Shedge wasn’t even in India’s main squad announced for Ireland and England tours. Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy both got injured, which paved the way for Shedge’s maiden call-up to the national side. But being a seam-bowling all-rounder helped him leapfrog many players and make his debut in the second T20I against Ireland in Belfast.

Suryansh Shedge wasn’t even in India’s main squad announced for Ireland and England tours. Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy both got injured, which paved the way for Shedge’s maiden call-up to the national side. But being a seam-bowling all-rounder helped him leapfrog many players and make his debut in the second T20I against Ireland in Belfast.

Suryansh Shedge has been called up to the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, replacing the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy. Reddy sustained a quadriceps injury and will undergo rehabilitation. Shedge earned his maiden national call-up following stellar performances for India A in Sri Lanka and for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, showcasing his potent finishing abilities.

Suryansh Shedge became the latest product to emerge from the Mumbai talent factory to earn a call up to the Indian team for their UK tour. Shedge was a late addition to the Indian squad, replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy who suffered a quadriceps injury. News Suryansh Shedge replaces injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in #TeamIndia's squads for Ireland and England series.More Details | #IREvIND | #ENGvIND https://t.co/M92NI1TbE0— BCCI (@BCCI) June 23, 2026 Who is Suryansh Shedge?Suryansh Shedge is a 23-year-old Indian batting all-rounder from Mumbai who has rapidly emerged as one of the country's most promising young cricketers. A right-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer, Shedge represents Mumbai cricket team in domestic cricket and Punjab Kings in the IPL. He first burst into limelight during Mumbai's victorious 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, where his explosive finishing ability and all-round contributions played a crucial role in the team's title triumph. His fearless batting at the death overs earned praise from several senior cricketers and selectors. The 23-year-old was also part of the India A squad that won the tri-series in Sri Lanka. Suryansh Shedge Earns Maiden India Call-Up After Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Injury Setback For Ireland & England T20IsThe youngster scored 147 runs in five matches during the recent India A tri-series in Sri Lanka, strengthening his case for national selection. In IPL 2026, he scored 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 39.50 and strike rate of 175.55.

Mumbai: India's preparations for the upcoming T20I assignments against Ireland and England have been dealt a setback after all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was ruled out due to injury. In his place, the national selectors have handed a maiden senior call-up to Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge, rewarding the 23-year-old for his impressive performances in domestic cricket and for India A.Also Watch: Announcing the change, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Nitish would be unavailable for both series after sustaining an injury during India's recent ODI series against Afghanistan.“The Men's Selection Committee has named Suryansh Shedge as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England. Nitish reported left quadriceps discomfort after the third ODI against Afghanistan on June 20. Following a subsequent medical assessment, the BCCI Medical Team has recommended a period of rehabilitation, ruling him out of both T20I series,” the board said in a statement. News Suryansh Shedge replaces injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in #TeamIndia's squads for Ireland and England series.More Details | #IREvIND | #ENGvIND https://t.co/M92NI1TbE0— BCCI (@BCCI) June 23, 2026 Nitish's absence leaves India without one of their key seam-bowling all-round options at a time when the squad is already missing Hardik Pandya, who continues to recover from the injury he suffered during IPL 2026. The Andhra Pradesh all-rounder was expected to shoulder significant responsibility during the white-ball leg of the UK tour, particularly given his unique role in balancing the side. He remains the only seam-bowling all-rounder in India's ODI squad and one of only two such options in the T20I setup.Shedge's promotion comes on the back of a consistent run across formats. The Mumbai cricketer recently featured for India A in the tri-series in Sri Lanka, where he played an important role in the team's title-winning campaign. Operating in the middle order, he accumulated 147 runs in five matches while also contributing with the ball, delivering 23 overs and claiming two wickets.'Dhoni Has To Be The Federer Of Cricket, And Virat Kohli Can Be Compared To Carlos Alcaraz': Sanju Samson The BCCI highlighted the performances that earned Shedge his opportunity at the highest level.“Suryansh earned the call-up following a string of impressive performances for India A in the recently concluded tri-series in Sri Lanka. Batting in the middle order, the 23-year-old scored 147 runs in five matches and also chipped in with the ball, bowling 23 overs across the tournament. He was also one of the standout performers for Mumbai in their victorious Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign in 2024-25, scoring 131 runs at a strike rate of 251.92 in the lower middle order,” the statement read further.'Never Fails To Entertain': Tim David Rides Bike On Cricket Field After Australia Clinch Whitewash 3-0 Win Over Bangladesh | VIDEO A right-handed batter who bowls medium pace, Shedge first grabbed national attention during Mumbai's triumphant Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, where his explosive lower-order hitting proved decisive. Those performances earned him a Rs. 30 lakh contract with Punjab Kings at the IPL 2025 auction.Although he was previously drafted into the IPL in 2023 as a replacement for Jaydev Unadkat at Lucknow Super Giants, he did not make an appearance that season. His breakthrough came with the Punjab Kings, where he has since featured across two IPL campaigns.'I'm Done With It, Thank You': Virat Kohli Ends Test Cricket Comeback Speculation At One8 Event In Delhi | VIDEO In 17 innings, Shedge has scored 165 runs at a strike rate of 163.36, while his IPL 2026 season was particularly encouraging, producing 158 runs from seven innings at an impressive strike rate of 175.55.India will play two T20Is against Ireland in Belfast before heading to the UK for five T20Is and three ODIs.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Nitish Reddy reported left quadriceps discomfort after the third ODI against Afghanistan on June 20