The countdown for T-20 World Cup 2026 has started. The tournament will start from 7 February 2026 and before that the Indian team will be announced today at 1:30 pm. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar will reveal the 15-member squad in a press conference. It is believed that the balance of the team will be based on the combination of four batsmen, two wicketkeepers, four all-rounders and five bowlers. However, before the team selection, there are five big questions facing the fans and cricket experts, the answers to which can be found today.
Will Suryakumar Yadav get a chance even after bad form?
Suryakumar Yadav has been struggling with poor form for the last one year. Despite this, he is the captain of the T-20 team and that is why he remains in the team continuously. This World Cup to be held in India is being considered as his last big opportunity as captain. Surya is also 35 years old, so whether the selectors give priority to experience and captaincy more than form or not, is a big question.
Will Shubman Gill also be a part of the team?
Shubman Gill’s style of playing T-20 is considered a little different from the modern format. He takes time at the beginning of the innings, which affects the run rate of the team. Gill has been able to score only 377 runs in the last 18 T20 innings. During this period his average has been 25.13. His coming in the opening also affects the place of Sanju Samson, due to which the team combination can get disturbed.
Will Yashasvi Jaiswal be ignored again?
Yashasvi Jaiswal is an aggressive batsman and is considered a better option for T20. Despite this, Jaiswal’s path seems difficult due to the presence of Shubman Gill and the talk of making him the vice-captain. It is possible that he may be kept as a standby or extra player.
Will Sanju Samson be given a chance?
Sanju Samson is currently seen in the team as reserve opener and wicketkeeper. Due to the presence of Gill and Jitesh Sharma being the wicketkeeper option, Sanju’s role in the team may be limited. There are only a few matches left before the World Cup, in such a situation the selection committee can avoid making major changes.
Rinku Singh vs Washington Sundar
Rinku Singh is considered a reliable finisher of the middle order. However, due to coach Gautam Gambhir’s current thinking of giving priority to all-rounders, Washington Sundar seems to have the upper hand. Sundar’s T20 record has not been very strong, yet the team management seems to be giving him more opportunities.
India’s probable World Cup team
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubhman Gill (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar.
Potential standby player
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Shahbaz Ahmed/Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prasidh Krishna.
