New Delhi: The Indian cricket team is going to give a big test at the T20 level before the next IPL season. The ICC T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played in February-March 2026, with discussions set to begin now. After a long time, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will not be a part of this T20 World Cup team. Both the great players have retired from this format.
Which players will be selected for the Indian team? This is a big question. Surya Kumar Yadav is the T20 captain, who will have a chance to prove himself. It is expected that KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant can be left out in the upcoming World Cup. If the BCCI selection committee does so, then it will be considered a significant setback for the team.
Surya gets the command after Rohit Sharma.
In the 2024 T20 World Cup, the Indian team performed brilliantly and hoisted the victory flag. Soon after this, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli said goodbye to the shortest format. After deliberation, the CCI had declared Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of the 20th.
Under the leadership of Surya Kumar Yadav, only two defeats were faced in 15 matches. It is believed that many players are possible to play in the Indian team for the next World Cup. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal can also make a comeback in the shortest format. Both players had scored a lot of runs in the IPL.
The return of this player is also almost inevitable.
Stormy batsman Shreyas Iyer has not played any T20 tournament since December 2023. He has raised hopes of a comeback by performing well in the 2025 IPL. He has scored 604 runs with his bat this season. On the other hand, as a wicketkeeper, Sanju Samson has confirmed his place by scoring three centuries in the year 2024.
In such a situation, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul may have to sit out in the upcoming World Cup. With this, the battle can be seen directly between Jitesh Sharma and Dhruv Jurel. Jitesh’s important role in RCB’s victory in the 2025 IPL can see him ahead in this race.