UAE and USA Name Squad For ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 preparations intensified with the announcement of squads from the UAE and the USA. Both associate nations revealed settled groups blending experience, youth, and recent form. The tournament will be played in challenging conditions demanding adaptability and depth.
The UAE announced a balanced squad led by attacking opener Muhammad Waseem. Waseem has scored over 1,800 T20I runs for the UAE at a strike rate above 135. He also holds more than 90 sixes in T20 internationals. His leadership experience includes multiple ICC global qualifiers. Alishan Sharafu remains a reliable middle-order option. Sharafu maintains a batting average above 30 in T20I matches because he serves as the main batsman for the UAE teams.
Junaid Siddique heads the fast bowling unit because he has taken more than 50 wickets in T20I matches. He specialises in creating early game advantages while maintaining precise bowling performance during the final game stages.
Harshit Kaushik and Muhammad Jawadullah provide additional seam depth. Mayank Kumar and Muhammad Rohid serve as spin options who demonstrate effectiveness during the middle overs. Young wicketkeeper Aryansh Sharma earns selection after consistent domestic performances. All-rounders Dhruv Parashar and Haider Ali add flexibility with bat and ball. Muhammad Arfan and Muhammad Farooq provide effective control during high-stress situations.
The UAE have achieved multiple T20I victories over better-ranked associate teams in their recent matches. Their recent win percentage reflects steady improvement and growing confidence.
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UAE squad: Muhammad Waseem (c), Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Jawadullah, Alishan Sharafu, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Zohaib, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Rohid, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Arfan, Sohaib Khan, Haider Ali, Muhammad Farooq, Simranjeet Singh.
USA led by Monank Patel
The United States named a strong squad captained by Monank Patel. Patel is the USA’s leading T20I run-scorer with more than 1,400 runs. He averages above 32 and strikes cleanly at the top order. Andries Gous brings experience from franchise cricket and World Cups. Steven Taylor has over 1,000 T20I runs and multiple match-winning knocks. Milind Kumar adds stability, boasting a T20I average of nearly 30.
Shayan Jahangir and Saiteja Mukkamalla strengthen the middle order. Jessy Singh and Sanjay Ranjane provide valuable all-around options. Ali Khan headlines the bowling attack with over 60 T20I wickets. He regularly bowls above 140 kilometres per hour. Saurabh Netravalkar offers accuracy, swinging the new ball effectively.
Spin duties fall to Harmit Singh and Nosthush Kenjige. Both spinners maintain economies under seven in T20Is. Shadley van Schalkwyk adds experience in crunch moments. Mohammed Mohsin provides variation with left-arm spin. The USA recently reached the Super Eight stage in a global ICC event. Both teams view the World Cup as a chance to upset stronger nations. Execution, discipline, and consistency will shape their T20 World Cup 2026 campaigns.
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USA squad: Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Steven Taylor, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Saurabh Krishnamurthi, Harmit Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammed Mohsin, Sanjay Ranjane.