The T20 World Cup 2026 is the first major assignment for the captain-coach duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir. Following the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja after the 2024 edition, India has transitioned into a younger, aggressive unit built around intent, versatility, and fearless cricket.
The fearless and aggressive approach, irrespective of the match situations, helped Team India win seven successive T20 series against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, England, Australia, and New Zealand since the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. The same approach also powered the Men in Blue to their Asia Cup title defence last year, defeating Pakistan in the final.
The young players in the squad, including Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, and Tilak Varma, have embraced this fearless mindset, delivering match-winning performances and thriving under pressure. Under the dynamic leadership of Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir’s no-nonsense approach, the Men in Blue are back to their attacking instincts, promoting match-ups and playing with clarity of roles throughout the tournament.