The Indian cricket selectors have announced a well-balanced 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain for the tournament, leading a mix of experienced campaigners and exciting young talent. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan have been selected as the wicketkeepers and will handle the gloves during the course of the competition. Here’s the full India squad for the T20 World Cup 2026:
Batters:
Suryakumar Yadav leads the batting unit as captain, bringing flair and consistency at the top. He is supported by Tilak Varma, a dependable left-handed batter known for composure, and Rinku Singh, a powerful finisher capable of changing games in the death overs.
All-rounders:
The side boasts a strong all-round core with Abhishek Sharma providing aggressive batting options, while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube add depth with their batting all-round skills. The bowling all-round responsibilities are handled by Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, both offering control with the ball and useful runs down the order.
Wicket-keepers:
Behind the stumps, the team has reliable options in Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, each combining sharp wicket-keeping with attacking batting ability at the top or middle order.
Bowlers:
The bowling attack features a balanced mix of pace and spin, led by Jasprit Bumrah with his lethal pace and accuracy. He is complemented by emerging pacer Harshit Rana and left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh. The spin department is strengthened by Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, both capable of breaking partnerships in the middle overs.
India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
India have been placed in Group A of the tournament alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Netherlands, Namibia and the United States as per the latest schedule announced for the 2026 edition. Their campaign is set to begin on 7 February in Colombo before they lock horns with Pakistan in one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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