The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently announced the Indian squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which will begin on 7 February 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team as captain, with Axar Patel appointed as the vice-captain.
Among the selected squad, five players were also part of the Indian team during the 2021 T20 World Cup held in the UAE. Here’s a look at their past performances:
1. Ishan Kishan
The wicketkeeper-batsman was part of the 2021 squad but got the opportunity to play in only one match, scoring 4 runs.
2. Suryakumar Yadav
The current captain played 4 matches in the 2021 World Cup, scoring 42 runs.
3. Varun Chakravarthy
India’s mystery spinner played 3 matches in 2021 but did not manage to claim any wickets.
4. Jasprit Bumrah
The star pacer played 5 matches in the 2021 tournament, taking 7 wickets. Bumrah also represented India in the 2016 T20 World Cup, making him an experienced campaigner.
5. Hardik Pandya
The all-rounder featured in 3 out of 5 matches for India in 2021, scoring a total of 69 runs.
As India gears up for the 2026 T20 World Cup, these seasoned players bring valuable experience and continuity to the squad, alongside exciting new talent, under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership.
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