India has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 that consists of a mix of experienced and young players to compete. With conditions at home and in Sri Lanka expected to favour both pace and spin, the selection reflects balance, flexibility, and recent T20 international form. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side as India aim to reclaim the T20 world title.
India’s Squad for T20 World Cup 2026
| Player | Role |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Batter |
| Abhishek Sharma | All-rounder |
| Tilak Varma | Batter |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Shivam Dube | Batting all-rounder |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| Rinku Singh | Batter |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Fast bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Fast bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Fast bowler |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spinner |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Spinner |
India Captain for T20 World Cup 2026
Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain for the team, as he has shown to have innovative stroke play and be a calm leader. He has also been consistent in T20 international cricket and under his captaincy, India will keep their aggressive style of batting but will also have tactical flexibility under pressure.
Key Players to Watch
Suryakumar Yadav: The most destructive T20 batsman from India, Suryakumar can change the game of cricket in a matter of overs. His form and captaincy will be very important to India during the tournament.
Jasprit Bumrah: A death-overs specialist, Bumrah is one of the top bowlers worldwide and has great accuracy and experience, making him the main weapon for bowling in tight situations for India.
Hardik Pandya: A strong all-around player who brings balance to the team. He has the ability to win games with both the bat and the ball, giving strategic depth to team India.
Rinku Singh: Emerging as a dependable finisher, Rinku will be key to India winning close matches, with his poise under pressure.
Any Surprise Inclusions or Exclusions?
The picks of Varun Chakaravarthy and Harshit Rana show that India is focusing on domestic and IPL performance from recent seasons, particularly for bowlers.
India’s Match Schedule in T20 WC 2026
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 7 Feb 2026 | India vs United States | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 12 Feb 2026 | India vs Namibia | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 15 Feb 2026 | India vs Pakistan | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 18 Feb 2026 | India vs Netherlands | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |