India's probable 18-member squad for Ireland T20Is
Shivam Dube and Dinesh Karthik are among the few players who could earn a call up to the Indian T20I side.
4) Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson has been given several chances to prove his ability in the T20I squad, but he has never been able to break into the core group. Shreyas Iyer will most likely be a part of the Test squad for the England tour, hence, Sanju Samson could slot into the middle order for the Ireland series. In 13 T20I games so far, he has scored just 174 runs at an average of 14.5.
With several players fighting for the same spot in the middle order, Sanju Samson must capitalize on the Ireland tour. Samson could walk into bat at number four, which is his preferred batting position in T20 cricket. The Rajasthan Royals skipper is a sheer timer of the ball and strikes the ball effortlessly. With smaller boundaries on offer in Ireland, Sanju Samson could play a couple of big innings.
5) Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav is another player who is assured of a place in the T20I squad against Ireland. The right-handed batter is having a terrific campaign with the bat for Mumbai Indians this season, and he will hope to replicate his form in national colours. Popularly termed as ‘SKY,’ the 31-year-old has scored 351 runs in 14 T2oI outings at an average of 39.00.
The stylish batter will most likely occupy the number three role for Team India. He is also known to be a part of the plan for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and it remains vital that he continues to deliver with the bat.
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