BCCI Announces India Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and New Zealand T20I Series. BCCI has named the squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as well as T20I Series against New Zealand. There has been plenty of discussion regarding the omission of India’s leading three batting stars — Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
All three players have been regular members of India’s white-ball setup throughout the last few years. However, this time the selectors have chosen a different combination for the national T20 Team. team. In particular, the selected squad has focused on a stronger middle order, increased all-round ability, and a more versatile bowling group than the previous squads this team has been formed with.
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Ishan Kishan Returns, Jitesh Sharma Dropped
Indeed, one of the major points from this announcement is that new wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has been added. After an impressive string of performances, Jitesh would typically have been among the first-choice wicketkeeper-batters in T20Is for India. However, the World Cup will be held without him. Ishan Kishan has returned from injury. He just won SMAT for Jharkhand as a captain and leading run scorer of the tournament. He will provide the team with a left-handed option who can also play in the top or middle order as needed.
Suryakumar to Lead, Axar Named Vice-Captain
Captain Suryakumar Yadav leads India’s T20I team, though he has not been in great form since the last World Cup. Axar Patel serves as the vice-captain, highlighting the team’s confidence in both his all-around game and steady leadership.
India’s attack features some of the best bowlers in the world as a result of India’s successful run in the T20 format, led by veteran Jasprit Bumrah, who is joined by youngster Arshdeep Singh, with spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy providing additional options.
India’s Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (VC), Rinku Singh, J. Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan (WK).
The probable XI could include: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, S. Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
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The BCCI’s selection is filled with bold moves and unexpected absences, generating plenty of speculation and discussion as India prepares for another chance to take home the T20 World Champion title.