The Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI announced a 15-player squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7. Notably, the selectors also revealed that the same group will play in the five-match home T20I series against New Zealand beginning on January 21.
Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup, with Axar Patel taking over as vice-captain after Shubman Gill was left out. As reigning champions from the 2024 edition, India have backed continuity by retaining most players who featured in recent T20I series against Australia and South Africa.
One player who is set to define India's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign is Hardik Pandya. The all-rounder will be India's go-to match-winner. His ability to score runs quickly and take wickets in all phases of the game makes him the most decisive weapon in India's title defence.
