The BCCI has announced India’s 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team, while key inclusions include Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh.
BCCI Announces T20 World Cup India Squad
Mumbai: The biggest tournament in T20 cricket, the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, will be played next year in February-March. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India's 15-member squad for this highly anticipated tournament. Suryakumar Yadav has once again been entrusted with the captaincy of the Indian team, while Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain.
The BCCI has selected a balanced team, keeping in mind the conditions in India and Sri Lanka. The squad includes four specialist batsmen, two wicketkeepers, four all-rounders, and five bowlers. The team selection reflects a good mix of young and experienced players.
The biggest decision in the team selection was dropping Shubman Gill. Despite getting continuous opportunities, his inability to perform effectively in the T20 format led the selectors to take this tough decision. Meanwhile, Rinku Singh has earned a place in the team due to his excellent finishing abilities. Ishan Kishan also makes a comeback to the T20 World Cup squad after a long time.
🚨India’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 announced 🚨
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Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
A total of 20 teams will participate in the 2026 T20 World Cup, divided into four groups. India is placed in Group A, along with Pakistan, USA, Namibia, and the Netherlands. The tournament matches will be played at five venues in India and three in Sri Lanka.
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February 7: India vs USA
February 12: India vs Namibia
February 15: India vs Pakistan
February 18: India vs Netherlands
If Pakistan does not reach the final, the championship match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Indian team will enter this tournament with the intention of winning the title once again.
