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With the auction for the 2025 Indian Premier League done and dusted, it’s time for us to shift our attention to next edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. There’s still some time for the tournament, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March, to get underway, where the Men in Blue will be entering as the defending champions for only the second time.
The reason why the event will be trending this weekend is the fact that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will be unveiling India’s squad for the World Cup. In a departure from tradition for Indian cricket, the BCCI will be unveiling the Men in Blue’s final XV a month-and-a-half before the first ball is bowled.
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The squad announcement at this juncture also means that the five-match T20I series against New Zealand at home next month effectively becomes a dress rehearsal for the World Cup for both teams. India aren’t likely to include players who aren’t listed in the squad, unless there’s a last minute injury to someone.
So when exactly is this big announcement? And where can one watch Agarkar and captain Suryakumar Yadav’s press conference live?
When will India’s T20 World Cup squad be announced?
India’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup will be announced at 1.30 pm IST on Saturday, 20 December.
Where the India’s squad announcement for the T20 World Cup take place?
The squad will be announced at the BCCI’s headquarters at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar as well as India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav are expected to be present.
Where can I watch the T20 World Cup squad announcement live?
You can watch the live coverage of India’s squad announcement for the 2026 T20 World Cup on the Star Sports Network on television (DTH or cable connections). Alternatively, you can also tune into the live stream on the JioHotstar website and application.
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