There are less than two weeks left for the T20 World Cup 2026. The first match will be played on 7 February and the final of the tournament will be held on 8 March. Most of the teams including India, England, Pakistan and South Africa have declared their squads. In fact, according to the guidelines of the International Cricket Council (ICC), all the teams can make necessary changes in their squads till January 31.

For example, South Africa had given chance to Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickleton in place of injured Tony de Jorzi and Donovan Ferreira. At present, some players in Team India are struggling with poor form and to prepare a better playing eleven combination, it is possible that the selection committee may make changes in the Indian team before January 31. Know here which 3 major changes can happen in the Indian team before the deadline date.

These 3 players may be out

The first name among these could be that of Washington Sundar, who was injured while bowling during the Vadodara ODI match against New Zealand. After that he had to miss the T20 series. Sundar is a part of the T20 World Cup squad, but is not fully fit yet. According to reports, it may take at least 2 weeks for him to become completely fit. Even if he becomes physically fit, questions will remain over his game fitness. In such a situation, there is a possibility that Sundar may be dropped from the World Cup squad.

Tilak Verma is also not completely fit yet. He got injured while playing for Hyderabad in Vijay Hazare Trophy. There are speculations that he may join Team India in Mumbai on 3 February. BCCI had issued a statement saying that Tilak is better than before and is recovering quickly, but it may take a little more time for him to become fully fit. In such a situation, his being out of the World Cup squad is not completely averted.

Sanju Samson is also under question, who has been able to score only 16 runs in three innings as an opener in the T20 series against New Zealand. Samson’s poor form may also affect Abhishek Sharma, who has been continuously giving bright starts to Team India. Whereas if Tilak Verma is fit, then in-form batsman Ishan Kishan will have to sit out. If Samson is not able to do well in the remaining 2 matches against New Zealand, then it would not be wrong to consider Ishan Kishan as an option as an opener batsman. Team India would definitely like to take advantage of his good rhythm.

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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March. For this, BCCI has announced the Indian team. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the places of 15 players have been confirmed, but the board can still make changes in it. Know as per ICC rules, when do all the teams have to announce their squad and what is the last date for changes in it?

A total of 20 teams will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026, among which there will be 55 matches. 14 matches including India vs Pakistan match will be held in Sri Lanka. If Pakistan reaches the semi-finals then this match will also be held in Sri Lanka, and if it reaches the finals then the title match will also be held in Sri Lanka.

Team of 7 countries announced for T20 World Cup

There is only Indian cricket team in Group A, whose T20 World Cup squad has been announced. Apart from this, the squads of Australia, Sri Lanka, Oman, England, South Africa and Afghanistan have been announced.

The squads of America, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Ireland, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal, UAE, Canada and New Zealand are yet to be announced.

Last date for squad announcement of T20 World Cup 2026?

All the countries participating in the T20 World Cup 2026 have to submit the list of 15 players included in their provisional squad to the ICC by January 8.

When can change happen?

The organization of T20 World Cup 2026 will start from 7 February. All countries can make changes in their World Cup team till a week before this. ICC has fixed the last date as 31 January.

However, there can be a change in the squad even in the middle of T20 World Cup 2026, but only if a player gets injured. Then changes can happen only after the permission of ICC.

t20 world cup 2026 format

20 teams are divided into groups of 5 each, there are total 4 groups. India and Pakistan are in Group A. First there will be a group stage, after which the top 2 teams of each group will advance to the next round (Super 8). After this there will be a knockout stage.