Before the T20 World Cup 2026, Team India has to play two warm-up matches, for which the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the ‘A’ squad of Team India on Monday (02 February). The Delhi player has been made the captain of India’s A team. Apart from this, Tilak Verma has also returned. Tilak’s return is great news for the fans and Team India.

Let us tell you that Men in Blue will play 2 warm-up matches against USA and Namibia, for which the command of India has been handed over to Ayush Badoni. Badoni plays domestic cricket for Delhi. Many young players have been included in the team.

Twist in Tilak Verma’s return

After surgery, Tilak Verma has been cleared to return to the team. Tilak will play for India A in the matches against USA, after which he will join the senior team.

Presenting India A squad for the warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. India A will play two warm-up matches against USA and Namibia.

Note: Tilak Varma will feature in one warm-up match before joining #TeamIndia for the #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/LIVpMvI6v6

— BCCI (@BCCI) February 2, 2026

When and where will India’s two warm-up matches be held?

So let us tell you that India has to play two warm-up matches against USA and Namibia. The match against America will be played on Monday (02 February) i.e. today at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai from 5 pm. After this, the second match will be held on Friday (06 February) against Namibia at the Center of Excellence.

Mayank Yadav also in the team

Young fast bowler Mayank Yadav has also been given a chance in the Indian team. Mayank Yadav, who reached Team India after wreaking havoc in IPL, has returned after a long time. Earlier, Mayank was seen playing in IPL 2025. But due to injury he remained out of cricket for a long time.

India A squad for warm up matches

Ayush Badoni (captain), Naman Dheer, Ashutosh Sharma, Priyansh Arya, N. Jagadeesan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Riyan Parag, Manav Suthar, Ashok Sharma, Urvil Patel (wicketkeeper), Gurjapaneet Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Ravi Bishnoi, Khalil Ahmed, Mayank Yadav.