Ravi Bishnoi and Shreyas Iyer are back in the Indian T20I side. AFP
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Firstpost17-01-2026, 00:17

Iyer, Bishnoi Recalled to India T20I Squad; Sundar, Varma Injured Ahead of NZ Series

  • Shreyas Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi have been added to India's T20I squad for the series against New Zealand.
  • All-rounder Washington Sundar is ruled out due to a lower rib discomfort and side strain, missing the five-match series starting January 21 in Nagpur.
  • Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi replaces Washington Sundar in the squad.
  • Tilak Varma is also ruled out of the first three T20Is due to a side strain, with Shreyas Iyer drafted in as his replacement.
  • Washington Sundar will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) for recuperation and injury management.

Why It Matters: India makes key changes to its T20I squad for the New Zealand series due to injuries to Sundar and Varma.

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