Team India T20I Squad - India cricket team Full Squad, Team Captain and Players List for Twenty20 International (T20I) upcoming series and matches 2026 and 2027 season.
The Twenty20 International (T20I) is an international cricket match played between two ICC-status national teams, as determined by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The nickname of India's national cricket team is 'Men in Blue', and its association is the 'Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'.
The Indian national cricket team has delivered an impressive performance in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and team was the winner of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2007, marking Team India's first T20I trophy in the inaugural edition of the ICC's first Twenty-20 International tournament. Additionally, the team is also the champions of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 edition.
The India men's cricket team upcoming major T20I tournament of International Cricket Council's (ICC) is the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028, which will be hosted by Australia, and New Zealand in October and November 2028. and England, Scotland and Ireland will host the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2030.
India next T20I series is India Tour of England 2026 in July, 5 T20I matches, India tour of Zimbabwe 2026 in July, 3 T20I matches, India Tour of Afghanistan 2026 in September, 3 T20I matches, West Indies Tour of India 2026 in September, 5 T20I matches, India Tour of New Zealand 2026 in October, 5 T20I matches, and Sri Lanka Tour of India 2026 in December, 3 T20I matches.
Below is the updated point-to-point breakdown of the Indian Twenty20 International team, leadership roles, upcoming fixtures, and broadcasting details.
📌 India T20I Team Quick Overview
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya / Shubman Gill
- Head Coach: Gautam Gambhir
- Primary Objective: T20 International Bilaterals & Rankings
- Last Updated: May 2026
📋 Team India T20I Squad Players List
Here is the BCCI announced official india t20i squad with their tactical role for 2026 and 2027 upcoming series and matches.
| Player Name | Role | Batting / Bowling Style |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Batsman | Right-Hand Middle Order (360 Specialist) |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batsman | Left-Hand Opener / Left-Arm Spin |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman | Left-Hand Opener |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batsman | Right-Hand Top Order |
| Rinku Singh | Batsman | Left-Hand Finisher |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | Right-Hand Top/Middle Order |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | Right-Hand Lower-Middle Order Finisher |
| Hardik Pandya (VC) | All-Rounder | Right-Arm Fast-Medium / Finisher |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-Rounder | Right-Arm Medium / Power Hitter |
| Washington Sundar | All-Rounder | Off-Break Spinner / Left-Hand Bat |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler | Right-Arm Leg-Break Spin |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | Left-Arm Fast-Medium (Death Specialist) |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler | Right-Arm Fast-Medium |
| Mayank Yadav | Bowler | Right-Arm Out-and-Out Express Fast |
⭐ Team India T20I Key Players & Their Roles
These players will bear the greatest responsibility for steering both the old and new teams.
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain): The world's number one T20 batsman, who is renowned for playing shots across 360 degrees of the ground.
- Abhishek Sharma / Yashasvi Jaiswal: Openers who score runs rapidly right from the very first ball of the Powerplay.
- Rinku Singh: The team's most trusted finisher, who finishes the match in the final over.
- Hardik Pandya: A fast-bowling all-rounder who provides better balance to the team.
- Ravi Bishnoi: A leading wicket-taking leg-spinner in the T20 format who is an expert at bowling dot balls.
- Arshdeep Singh: A key left-arm fast bowler who bowls yorkers in the death overs and swings the new ball.
🗓️ Upcoming India T20I Series Schedule
BCCI's international calendar lists the following upcoming home and away T20I series fixtures:
DATE:Jul 01 - Jul 19, 2026
FORMAT:3 T20Is, 5 ODIs
VENUE:England
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DATE:Sep 27 - Oct 17, 2026
FORMAT:5 T20Is, 3 ODIs
VENUE:India
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DATE:Dec 13 - Dec 27, 2026
FORMAT:3 T20Is, 3 ODIs
VENUE:India
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📺 Where to Watch India T20I Matches Live?
Fans in India can watch all the action live through official broadcasting channels and streaming apps.
- On Television: Live telecasts are broadcasted on the Star Sports Network or Sports18 channels (depending on home/away rights).
- Digital Live Streaming: Free or subscription-based mobile streaming is officially available on Jio Hotstar apps.
