ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Full Squads of All 20 Teams Revealed
India, Sri Lanka co-host as all teams lock in squads; Australia’s Cummins misses out due to injury.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7 in the subcontinent, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, marking a high-stakes return to spin-friendly pitches after the 2024 USA-Caribbean edition. Defending champions India announced first, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, boasting a balanced mix of explosive batsmen and world-class pacers like Jasprit Bumrah. Australia faced a blow on submission deadline, confirming Pat Cummins and Matthew Short's absence due to injuries, reshaping their campaign under Mitchell Marsh. Sri Lanka finalized last, with Dasun Shanaka at the helm, setting the stage for rivalries in four groups of five teams each.
Group A Showdown: Powerhouses Clash
India's squad—Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh—eyes history as the first home-soil winner, blending IPL stars with spin variety. USA, captained by Monank Patel (Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane), builds on 2024 upsets. Namibia (Gerhard Erasmus C) and Netherlands (Scott Edwards C) add associate grit, while Pakistan under Salman Ali Agha (Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi stars) seeks redemption.
Group B Battle: Australia's Injury Hit
Australia's Mitchell Marsh (C) leads a revamped side (Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa) without Cummins, relying on Maxwell's all-round magic. Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza (C) anchors a spirited unit including Ryan Burl and Blessing Muzarabani. Ireland (Paul Stirling C) features Josh Little's pace, and Oman (Jatinder Singh C) brings underdog energy. Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Matheesha Pathirana form a home-threat with lethal spin and slingy pace.
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Group C Drama: England Reloads
England's Harry Brook (C) commands a dynamic squad (Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood), revived by Archer's fiery return. West Indies, led by Shai Hope (Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein), packs power-hitting punch despite past inconsistencies. Italy (Wayne Madsen C) and Nepal (Rohit Paudel C, Sandeep Lamichhane) represent Europe and Asia's rising talents, with Scotland (Richie Berrington C) adding seam firepower via Safyaan Sharif.
Group D Fireworks: Proteas and Kiwis Dominate
South Africa's Aiden Markram (C) heads a star-studded lineup (Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs), primed for a maiden title with pace battery intact. New Zealand's Mitchell Santner (C) features Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra for explosive starts. Afghanistan's Rashid Khan (C) wields spin wizards like Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Canada (Dilpreet Bajwa C) and UAE (Muhammad Waseem C) complete the group as ambitious associates.
These squads reflect strategic picks amid form, fitness, and home advantages, with 55 matches across 12 venues promising thrill. Super 12s, semis, and final await top performers, as India chases glory on familiar turf.
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