Aakash Chopra names India's T20 openers for World Cup 2026

Listen up, sports fans! Aakash Chopra just declared that the Men in Blue's opening duo for T20 World Cup 2026 will be none other than Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma! Sanju Samson? He stumbled like a rookie with just 46 runs! The World Cup kicks off in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, and it’s all about bringing the heat with in-form players!

Quick rundown

Ishan Kishan likely to open with Abhishek Sharma in T20 World Cup 2026.
Sanju Samson's form questioned after New Zealand series.
Aakash Chopra emphasizes playing in-form players for India.
Kishan's impressive stats: 215 runs at 53.75 average and 231.18 strike rate.
Chopra highlights mental frame and technique issues for Samson.

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Series

Indian Premier League
Pakistan Super League
New Zealand tour of Bangladesh
India Women tour of South Africa