3 players who deserved a comeback in India's T20I Squad

The BCCI announced a 15-member squad for India's upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, set to begin on July 23 in Harare. While the selectors have rewarded several young performers with opportunities, a few notable omissions have left fans and experts surprised.

With senior players like Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh missing out, the squad features plenty of fresh faces. However, considering recent performances and the need for experienced campaigners in the dressing room, a few established names also had a strong case for a recall.

A seasoned campaigner for India over the years, Mohammed Siraj, deserved to be a part of India’s T20 squad against Zimbabwe. The right-arm pacer had a good run in IPL 2026 with the Gujarat Titans, picking up 19 wickets in just 17 matches with an economy rate of 9.06. He also bowled the joint-most number of dot balls in the season dominated by batters, showing his ability to stem the flow of runs from one end.

He could have been a handy option to have in this three-match T20I series. There is a clear lack of experience in India’s announced squad, and Siraj could have been a solid option to have, especially when it comes to guiding the younger crop of pacers. He last played a T20I game for India during India’s opening game of the T20 World Cup 2026 against the USA.