LIVE | India Squad Announcement For T20 World Cup 2026 Updates: Squad To be Announced Shortly

India is placed in Group A alongside Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States and will start its campaign against the USA on February 7 in Mumbai.

No surprises can be expected as the selectors will name the T20 World Cup squad in Mumbai on Saturday.

India Predicted Squad for T20 World Cup

Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakarvarthy, Washington Sundar.

Hardik Pandya will be one of the first names on that team sheet in the T20 World Cup, and some reports even claimed that the Mumbai Indians captain can replace Shubman Gill as the vice captain.

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has arrived at the BCCI headquarters ahead of the T20 World Cup.

The T20 World Cup might be Suryakumar Yadav's last stage for dance as the Indian T20I captain willl have a tough task to cut out as it seems.

Gautam Gambhir's preference for all-rounders will be a massive hope for Washington Sundar, but if they go with the Asia Cup squad, then Rinku can find a chance, as per the Indian Express.

Shubman Gill hasn't proved his worth, and Sanju Samson, in just one inning,s has made his case pretty clear. Will the selectors take a tough call or will Gill remain in the squad? As per the Indian Express, Shubman Gill's form will be a topic of discussion in the selection meeting.

JioHotstar will live-stream the BCCI press conference in which the India squad announcement will be made for the upcoming T20 World Cup. 

On JioStar he said, “Hardik was fantastic—he’s transcended sportsman into celebrity territory, walking out like a superhero in a scripted movie plot where nobody alters his plan. It’s not a bad attitude; it’s pure dominance, an aura where nobody else can match what he does. You see it in his stance and presence—he’s operating at another level mentally, unbreakable in a game that’s all about mental battles. All these players are skilled, but he’s elevated beyond."

LIVE | Ind Squad Announcement For 2026 T20 WC: Yes. it is obvious that the spotlight would be on vice-captain Shubman Gill, as he is not in good form. It would be interesting to see if there is a change of vice-captaincy. 

LIVE | Ind Squad Announcement For 2026 T20 WC: While reports claim that chief selector Ajit Agarkar would be present for the presser, there is no such confirmation for coach Gautam Gambhir.

LIVE | Ind Squad Announcement For 2026 T20 WC: It would be interesting to see if Rinku Singh, who is considered to be a finisher, find a spot or not. He has had a good domestic season and is in good form. 

LIVE | Ind Squad Announcement For 2026 T20 WC: After his cameo in Ahmedabad, has Samson booked his spot at the top of the order with Abhishek Sharma? Or will he be picked as the reserve opener? If that happens, does Yashasvi Jaiswal miss out? 

LIVE | Ind Squad Announcement For 2026 T20 WC: The way in which he played in the final T20I at Ahmedabad, Hardik Pandya is certainly more than ready for the marquee event. 

LIVE | Ind Squad Announcement For 2026 T20 WC: The announcement is expected to happen after 1:00 PM. All eyes on who makes it and who misses out. 

LIVE | Ind Squad Announcement For 2026 T20 WC: He is the vice-captain of the side and Shubman Gill's form is not good and that is a major concern for the side ahead of the mega event in India. 

LIVE | Ind Squad Announcement For 2026 T20 WC: Ishan Kishan led the Jharkhand side to their maiden SMAT title and with Shubman Gill out-of-form, will the former be considered? 

LIVE | Ind Squad Announcement For 2026 T20 WC: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the upcoming T20 WC squad announcement. It is understood that chief selector Ajit Agarkar would give a press conference as well.