Iyer, Bishnoi Added to India T20I Squad
Shreyas Iyer and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi have been added to India’s T20 International squad for the ongoing series against New Zealand. The team management made the changes to strengthen the squad following availability and fitness-related considerations.
Squad Update and Context
Iyer’s inclusion marks his return to the T20I setup after being out of the format for an extended period. The move gives the middle order added experience and flexibility ahead of a packed international calendar. Bishnoi’s return bolsters India’s spin options, particularly in the middle overs, where his pace and variations have proven effective in past T20 outings.
Team Planning
The additions are part of India’s broader effort to test combinations and manage player workloads as the team builds depth in the shortest format. The New Zealand series is being used to assess form and adaptability, with selectors keeping an eye on players who could feature regularly in future T20 assignments.
The rest of the squad remains unchanged, and team officials have indicated that selections will continue to be guided by performance, fitness, and balance.
