India T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcement Highlights: Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh make the cut

Speaking of the World Cup schedule, team India kick off the tournament by taking the USA. The two sides will lock horns at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7.

The T20 World Cup is on the horizon, and with such a strong squad, a title defence could very well be on the cards for the Men in Blue here. the opening duo of Samson and Abhishek with Hardik and Axar in the middle order, alongside Bumrah, Arshdeep, and Varun with the ball, it would take quite an effort to topple this Indian team.

Star batter Ishan Kishan has finally made a comeback to the T20I squad, with a match winning century against Haryana in the SMAT 2025 final, much would be expected from Kishan, considering he gets the chance in the playing XI.

One of the biggest moments comes forth as Shubman Gill has been dropped from the T20I squad for the World Cup and the New Zealand series. Ishan Kishan comes into the squad, and Axar Patel has been named as the side's vice captain.

T20 World Cup squad: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel (vice-captain), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah

It is worth noting that due to a delay in Suryakumar Yadav's flight and his late arrival at the BCCI HQ, the squad announcement has been delayed. The announcement should be expected around 2:15 pm.

Everything is in order, the wait continues for Ajit Agarkar and Suryakumar Yadav. The press conference set to begin very soon. Stay tuned.

The Selection Committee Meeting for the squad selection of the T20 World Cup 2026 is underway, an announcement should be coming our way sooner than anticipated!.

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has arrived at the BCCI HQ as well. The star player after leading India to a series win against South Africa in Ahmedabad, has now arrived at the HQ all set for the T20 World Cup and New Zealand series squad announcement.

Hold on to your hats ladies and gentlemen! The press conference should be live very soon. Fans wait in anticipation to see what squad India takes to the World Cup!

After Agarkar, the BCCI's secretary Devajit Saikia has now arrived at the headquarters. The time for the squad is coming very soon!

The BCCI's chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, has arrived at the BCCI headquarters. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM

To better prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup 2026, team India and New Zealand will lock horns across five T20Is. The two sides will take on each other on January 21, 23, 25, 28, and 31.

It is interesting to note that before the T20 World Cup 2026, team India will be taking on New Zealand. The two sides will face off across three ODIs and five T20Is. 

Speaking of the Indian team, the Men in Blue have been in good form as of late in the shortest format of the game. The side recently won their five-game T20I series against South Africa, defeating them in three matches, losing one, and one game producing no result. 

Another big talking point ahead of the squad announcement could what set of batters would open for India in the World Cup. Abhishek Sharma is almost set in his position, but it could be interesting to see whether Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill or Sanju Samson will feature as the second opener.

The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off on February 7. The tournament will run until March 8 and will be held in India and Sri Lanka. The Men in Blue will come in as the defending champions and they will hope to become the only team to defend the title.

One of the biggest talking points from the squad announcement could be the inclusion of star batter Shubman Gill. The vice captain of the shortest format has been unable to find his form as of late. Could that spell trouble for India?

It is official, the press conference for the squad announcement will begin at 1:30 PM IST, and will be held at the BCCI headquarters.

Welcome to our live coverage of the Indian team's squad announcement for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 and the series against New Zealand! Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Suryakumar Yadav should address the press very soon at the BCCI headquarters. Stay tuned for the latest updates!