Gill dropped, Ishan Kishan returns as Suryakumar Yadav named India captain for 2026 T20 World Cup

Shubman Gill has been left out of India’s 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, announced in Mumbai on Saturday, with Ishan Kishan earning a recall after his title-winning run with Jharkhand in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, with Axar Patel appointed vice-captain after missing the final two T20Is against South Africa. Sanju Samson, who featured in the series decider, has been named as the second wicketkeeper alongside Kishan, and could slot back into the opening role alongside Abhishek Sharma following Gill’s omission.
Rinku Singh, remembered for hitting the winning runs in the Asia Cup final and being a standby during India’s victorious 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, has also found a place in the squad.
????India’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 announced ????Let’s cheer for the defending champions ????#TeamIndia | #MenInBlue | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/7CpjGh60vk— BCCI (@BCCI) December 20, 2025 The bowling attack will be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, supported by Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana in pace, while Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav will headline the spin department. All-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel provide balance to the side as India gear up for the global tournament.Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (VC), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan (WK)First Published: Dec 20, 2025 3:13 PM IST

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