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The 2026 T20 World Cup, starting February 7, will feature around 40 Indian-origin players representing foreign teams like USA, Canada, UAE, and Oman. Canadian and American squads have the largest presence of Indian cricketers. With 20 teams participating in four groups, the tournament promises thrilling matches.
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New Delhi: Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the 2026 T20 World Cup. This mega event begins on February 7th, and three exciting matches will be played on the very first day. This year, the tournament will feature a plethora of Indian players. It is reported that approximately 40 players of Indian origin will be seen playing for various foreign teams.
Teams like the USA, Canada, and the UAE have the highest number of Indian-origin players. A total of 23 Indian players will play in these three teams. This match will be even more special for players like Mumbai-born American fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar. He never played for his country of birth, but now he will play in India.
The Canadian team includes 11 Indian players. Nine Indian players will be seen playing in the USA team, seven in the Oman team, and seven in the UAE team. In total, approximately 40 Indian players will be participating in this World Cup from foreign teams.
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A total of 20 teams are participating in the tournament this year. These 20 teams have been divided into four groups. Each group will consist of five teams and will play against each other in the group stage. Eight teams from the group stage will advance to the Super 8 round, where the semi-finals and final will be played on March 8th.
Bangladesh has not been included in this World Cup. Scotland has been included in the tournament in its place by the ICC. Pakistan, meanwhile, has refused to play the league stage match against India on February 15th. This tournament is expected to be full of new strategies and exciting matches.
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The number of Indian players in foreign teams is at a record level this time. This will also be an interesting event for India, as Indian spectators will be able to enjoy the game of these players in their own country. The global influence of Indian cricket and the participation of international players will be worth seeing in the T20 World Cup 2026.
