With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 just weeks away, all eyes are on the BCCI selection meeting scheduled for Saturday, December 20. India’s 15-member squad for the global event will be officially unveiled in Mumbai, as chief selector Ajit Agarkar prepares to address the media alongside captain Suryakumar Yadav.
India enter the home World Cup as defending champions, having lifted the trophy in 2024, and the squad announcement marks the first major step in their title defence. While sweeping changes are not expected, the selection still comes with a few talking points, particularly around the top order.
The selectors are likely to stick with the core group that featured in the recently concluded T20I series against South Africa, but questions remain over Shubman Gill’s form and whether India will persist with the Gill–Abhishek Sharma opening combination at the World Cup.
Gill, India’s T20I vice-captain, has struggled for consistency since his return, failing to register a half-century and missing the final T20I against South Africa due to a toe injury. His absence allowed Sanju Samson to open the batting, and a fluent 37 has only added to the debate over India’s best opening pair heading into the tournament.
India have been placed in Group A, alongside Pakistan, USA, Namibia and the Netherlands, and will kick off their campaign on February 7 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai against the United States.
For fans eager to follow the announcement live, here are all the key details:
When will India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad be announced?
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad will be announced on Saturday, December 20, with the press conference scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST.
From where will India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad be announced?
The squad announcement will take place at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, where chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar will address the media.
Which channels will telecast India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcement?
The announcement will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where will live streaming be available for India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcement?
Fans can watch the live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
