ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Squad: The countdown to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has officially begun, with the global tournament now less than a month away.
Excitement is steadily building as fans prepare for what will be the most expansive T20 World Cup in history, featuring 20 teams competing in the group stage for the first time.
This mega event brings together the sport’s most dominant forces—including India, Australia, England, and South Africa—alongside ambitious challengers such as Nepal, Afghanistan, and Namibia.
Adding even more intrigue, Italy will make their T20 World Cup debut, highlighting the rapid growth and global reach of the shortest format of the game.
Although a few cricket boards are still putting the finishing touches on their final selections, several teams have already revealed their squads, either officially or on a provisional basis. As the opening match draws closer, the picture of how the tournament might unfold is starting to take shape.
Below is a detailed, group-by-group overview of all ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squads announced to date, offering an early glimpse at the players set to headline cricket’s biggest T20 spectacle.
Group A Squads
India
India have opted for a bold, aggressive approach under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, stacking their lineup with explosive batters and varied bowling options.
Squad:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
Namibia
Namibia continue to reward consistency, naming a settled squad led by Gerhard Erasmus, built around discipline and teamwork.
Squad:
Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, JC Balt, Dylan Leicher, WP Myburgh, Max Heingo
Travelling Reserve: Alexander Volschenk
USA
Squad: To be announced
Netherlands
Squad: To be announced
Pakistan
Squad: To be announced
Group B Squads
Australia (Provisional)
Australia have named a power-packed provisional squad captained by Mitchell Marsh, with all-round strength and big-match experience at its core.
Squad:
Mitchell Marsh (c), Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Tim David, Josh Inglis, Matthew Short, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Kuhnemann
Sri Lanka (Preliminary)
Sri Lanka have gone with an extended preliminary squad, combining youth and experience under Dasun Shanaka.
Squad:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Milan Rathnayake, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew
Zimbabwe
Led by the ever-reliable Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe bring a balanced squad blending experience and youth.
Squad:
Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor
Oman
Oman remain one of the most consistent associate sides, captained by Jatinder Singh.
Squad:
Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Shah Faisal, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedara, Jiten Ramanandi, Hasnain Ali Shah
Ireland
Squad: To be announced
Group C Squads
England (Provisional)
England continue their aggressive white-ball philosophy with Harry Brook leading a dynamic provisional squad.
Squad:
Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell
Bangladesh
Bangladesh have named a balanced squad led by Litton Das, featuring a mix of pace variation and spin depth.
Squad:
Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shaif Uddin, Shoriful Islam
Nepal
Nepal arrive with confidence, captained by Rohit Paudel and powered by several proven T20 match-winners.
Squad:
Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, Lokesh Bam
West Indies
Squad: To be announced
Italy
Squad: To be announced
Group D Squads
South Africa
South Africa have named a formidable squad under Aiden Markram, boasting both firepower and depth.
Squad:
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Kwena Maphaka, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Jason Smith
New Zealand
New Zealand rely on versatility and calm leadership from Mitchell Santner.
Squad:
Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Tim Seifert, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy
Reserve: Kyle Jamieson
Afghanistan
Afghanistan remain one of the most dangerous sides in T20 cricket, led by Rashid Khan.
Squad:
Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen Ul Haq, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal
Reserves: AM Ghazanfar, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi
Canada
Squad: To be announced
UAE
Squad: To be announced
Final Word
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark event, blending elite cricketing pedigree with emerging talent from across the globe.
As more teams finalize their squads in the coming weeks, the competitive landscape will become even clearer—but one thing is certain: fans are in for a month of high-octane, unpredictable T20 cricket.
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