The BCCI announced on Tuesday that Mohammad Siraj has been ruled out of India’s upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England after being advised to rest as part of its workload management programme.The board said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to help the fast bowler recover ahead of the busy international season. Prasaddhkrishna is nominated as Siraj’s replacement for both tours.Siraj was originally selected in India’s squad for the T20I series against Ireland and England but was not selected for the Asian Games in Japan.“Fast bowler Mohammad Siraj has been withdrawn from the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England,” the BCCI said in a statement.“Following discussions between the BCCI medical team and team management, Siraj has been advised rest as part of his workload management program.”The BCCI added, “This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure proper recovery ahead of a long international season. The men’s selection committee has named Prasidh Krishna as Siraj’s replacement for both the T20I series.”Siraj was a late inclusion in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup and during IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans stood out with 19 wickets in all 17 matches.The right-arm pacer was also part of India’s only Test against Afghanistan, which ended in three days on Monday.India, the reigning ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions, will open their white-ball tour with two T20Is against Ireland on June 26 and June 28.The team will then travel to England for a five-match T20I series from July 1 to July 11, followed by a three-match ODI series from July 14 to July 19.The ODI squad is yet to be announced.
