India T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Reveal Live: Suryakumar Yadav's Form Under Scanner!

Announcement Build-Up

The high-stakes meeting at BCCI HQ includes captain Suryakumar Yadav, with a post-selection press conference expected. As defending champions and co-hosts (Feb-Mar 2026 with Sri Lanka), India prioritizes stability despite batting slumps post-2024 triumph.
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Key Highlights

Leadership Focus: Suryakumar Yadav confirmed captain despite form dip (184 runs in 15 T20Is 2025); Shubman Gill's vice-captaincy questioned, Yashasvi Jaiswal looms as alternative.
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Squad Projections: Likely core: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav; debates on Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson spots.
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Form Concerns: SKY and Gill's inconsistency major talking point, but selectors favor experience over changes ahead of NZ series prep.
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Tournament Stakes: 20 teams compete; India eyes third title with spin-heavy attack suited to home conditions.​

Live updates promised—title defense blueprint emerges today.

Sources: NDTV Sports, Times of India, India Today, Moneycontrol.