Former India cricketer Anil Kumble believes that India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 is strong but not as strong as the team that won the previous edition. The former captain stated that the team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will miss the experience and presence of senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
India lifted the T20 World Cup in 2024, ending an 11-year wait for an ICC title. The team, led by Rohit Sharma, defeated South Africa in the final. Senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from T20Is. They played vital roles throughout the title-winning campaign.
They Will Miss Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - Anil KumbleSpeaking on the Out of the Park show, Anil Kumble was asked to compare India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad with the 2024 title-winning team. Kumble said he would place the 2024 team about 10 percent ahead and added that the current side will miss the experience of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
