India Announces Pacer Change in T20 World Cup Squad
India’s cricket team has made a crucial adjustment to its roster ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With the opening match against the USA set for Saturday, the team has announced a late change to its squad.
Key Squad Change for T20 World Cup
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC approved the inclusion of Mohammad Siraj as a replacement for Harshit Rana. Siraj is a seasoned fast bowler, having participated in 45 Test matches, 50 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 16 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) for India.
Reason for the Change
Harshit Rana has been ruled out due to a right knee injury, which he sustained during a warm-up match against South Africa on February 4. This injury necessitated the urgent need for a replacement.
Updated India Squad for T20 World Cup
In light of this change, here is the updated Indian squad:
- Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Sanju Samson
- Shivam Dube
- Ishan Kishan
- Hardik Pandya
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Rinku Singh
This roster adjustment underscores the challenges teams face in maintaining their lineup during major tournaments. Fans eagerly await the team’s performance as they embark on their World Cup journey.
