The countdown for T20 World Cup 2026 has started. 20 teams will participate in this mega tournament starting from 7th February and a total of 55 matches will be played. All the teams have announced their respective 15-member squads. This time many such faces will be seen in the tournament, who are going to play the T20 World Cup for the first time. The special thing is that some of these players are such who have the ability to single-handedly change the course of the match with their performance. Let us know about 5 such players.
Abhishek Sharma (India)
Indian team’s young opener Abhishek Sharma is in great form at the moment. He entered international cricket after the last T20 World Cup and within no time became an important player of Team India. The aggressive batting of Abhishek Sharma, who has scored 1297 runs in 38 matches, is his biggest strength. Be it scoring fast runs in the powerplay or creating pressure by playing big shots, Abhishek is capable of playing every role. With his presence India’s batting becomes more dangerous.
Dewald Brevis (South Africa)
Dewald Brewis is considered a big star of the future. He is known for his explosive batting and can turn the match in just a few overs. Brewis has good experience of playing in T20 leagues, which will make it easier for him to bear the pressure on the big stage. If he gets into rhythm, he can destroy any bowling attack.
Jacob Duffy (New Zealand)
New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy has consistently impressed in recent times. He is adept at swinging the new ball and bowling accurate yorkers in the death overs. By using his length and bounce properly, he can trouble the batsmen. His bowling can prove to be an X-factor for New Zealand in a big tournament like T20 World Cup.
Jacob Bethel (England)
England’s young all-rounder Jacob Bethel is a useful option in batting as well as bowling. He has the ability to score runs quickly in the middle order and can also contribute with the ball if needed. Bethel’s multifaceted talent provides balance to England.
Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan)
Pakistan’s leg spinner Abrar Ahmed is considered a magician of spin. On spin-friendly pitches like Sri Lanka, he can become a big threat for the batsmen. His tight bowling and variety prove to be very effective in the T20 format.

