Aakash Chopra's Dream Team for the 2026 T20 World Cup

Aakash Chopra has whipped up his dream team for the 2026 T20 World Cup, happening from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka. He’s eyeing Hardik Pandya as a possible vice-captain, with an exciting opening trio of Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Sanju Samson. With Surya leading the charge and a strong bowling lineup, this squad is ready to rock the world stage!

Quick rundown

1.Aakash Chopra predicts India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad.

2.Hardik Pandya might replace Shubman Gill as vice-captain.

3.Abhishek Sharma could be the top run-scorer of the tournament.

4.Washington Sundar likely to be preferred over Rinku Singh.

5.Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy are bowling certainties.

India's T20 World Cup squad is mostly the same, believe it!
India's T20 World Cup squad is mostly the same, believe it!
Listen up, everyone! The Indian cricket squad is mostly the same, and that's awesome! Hardik bounced back from his injury like a ninja, and Shubman is shaking off his neck issue! With the World Cup on the horizon, we’re ready to take on South Africa starting December 9! Let’s rally together and show them our unstoppable spirit! Believe it!
05:20 am on Friday, 5 December, 2025
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India's T20I squad drops like a Stark invention, Gill and Pandya return
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Chopra ki warning: Gill aur Surya ko runs chahiye abhi!
Chopra ki warning: Gill aur Surya ko runs chahiye abhi!
Arre bhai, Aakash Chopra ne Shubman Gill aur Suryakumar Yadav ko chetavani di hai! T20I ke teesre match se pehle, bola hai agar runs nahi aaye, toh team ka kya hoga? Gill toh aise lag raha hai jaise ghost ban gaya hai—sirf chaar runs! Aur Surya, bhai, chamak dikhana padega warna society mein sharam aayegi! Toh bhai, batting ka drama chalu hai!
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Gill ka pehla ball duck, Chopra ka warning: Jaiswal ready hai!
Gill ka pehla ball duck, Chopra ka warning: Jaiswal ready hai!
In a recent showdown, Shubman Gill, who decided to audition for the role of 'Duck Master' with a first-ball duck against South Africa, is feeling the heat. Aakash Chopra quipped that while vice-captains usually have a safety net, Gill's might be fraying faster than his batting average. With Jaiswal and Samson lurking, it's time for Gill to hit the gas or risk being benched. Will he rise like Iron Man or flounder like a malfunctioning robot?
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Ashwin's Dilemma: Drop Shubman Gill or Keep Him? Drama!
Alright, fam, Ashwin’s in a pickle over Shubman Gill’s T20 spot. Dude's been as thrilling as a nap, scoring 28 off 28 against SA. Meanwhile, Harshit Rana is out here snagging wickets like it’s a TikTok challenge. Should we let the bowlers loose at the World Cup? Will Shubman pull a rabbit out of a hat or just stay a total snooze? Stay tuned, it's getting spicy!
04:45 pm on Sunday, 4 January, 2026

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