US EditionIndia’s T20 World Cup Squad: Most Contentious Spots to Get Clarity at Announcement
BCCI finalized a 15-player squad led by Suryakumar Yadav six weeks before the T20 World Cup to ensure team clarity and use the New Zealand series as preparation.
- On December 20, 2025 the BCCI will unveil India’s 15-member ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad at the Wankhede Stadium, with Ajit Agarkar and Suryakumar Yadav addressing the media at 1.30 PM IST.
- Announcing the squad nearly six weeks before the tournament gives clarity and aligns with a five-match T20I series against New Zealand as a dress rehearsal.
- Top-Order composition remains the biggest selection headache as Abhishek Sharma is expected to open with Shubman Gill or Sanju Samson, while selectors weigh Washington Sundar’s all-round role against Rinku Singh’s finisher ability in spin-friendly conditions in India and Sri Lanka.
- The announced 15 will shape India’s title-defence plans as defending T20 World Champion and influence player careers and bench depth ahead of the New Zealand series.
- The tournament is scheduled to start on February 7, 2025, with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting, and group matches in Mumbai, Delhi, Colombo, and Ahmedabad amid a transition after retirements.
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The Indian team announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup on December 20th. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar included Ishan Kishan as a surprise addition to the squad. There was no speculation about Ishan's return to the team, and he had been absent from the team for a long time.
Hours Before T20 World Cup Squad Reveal, Gautam Gambhir Warned About 'Major Concern' By Ex-India Star
With less than 50 days remaining before the start of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the former cricketer highlighted a "major concern" for the Suryakumar Yadav-led side heading into the tournament.
India T20 World Cup 2026 Squad LIVE updates: Full Team, Captain, Standbys, selection updates
India will announce its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on December 20, with selectors finalising a 15-member team and reserves. This live blog will track the announcement in real time, list the full squad once confirmed, and analyse key inclusions, exclusions and selection calls as they happen. India T20 World Cup 2026 squad – Full List
India T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcement Live updates: Squad set to be announced shortly
India T20 World 2026 squad announcement: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is all set to announce India's squad for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026 that will begin in February 2026.
India Squad for T20 World Cup 2026 Announcement LIVE Updates: Squad to be announced soon
India Squad For T20 World Cup 2026 Announcement Live Updates: Follow all the live updates of Indian squad announcement for the upcoming T20 World Cup starting from February 2026; Announcement time at 1:30 PM IST
India’s T20 World Cup squad: Most contentious spots to get clarity at announcement
India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad is all set to be unveiled by the BCCI, and it will shed light on a lot of long-standing selection debates. The upcoming T20I series against New Zealand will further remove any questions around the final XI expected to take the field at the home World Cup.
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