5 players who might retire after T20 World Cup 2026

T20 World Cup 2026 will start on February 7 and conclude with the final on March 8.

A total of 20 teams are set to battle in T20 World Cup 2026, which will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka. All the nations are pulling their socks up for the mega tournament, which will begin on February 7 and witness the final on March 8.

Many veteran players will be part of various teams in T20 World Cup 2026, and are expected to hold a key for their side and play a prominent role with their experience. However, a few of them might also bring the curtains down on their T20I career after the multi-national campaign. On that note, below are five well-known players who might retire after T20 World Cup 2026.

5 players who might retire after T20 World Cup 2026

5. David Miller

David Miller will be a key lower-order batter for South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026. The left-handed batsman was also part of the side in the previous edition in 2024, where they failed to win the final encounter against India by a close margin. With 133 T20I games in his kitty, he is among the most experienced members of the side.

Proteas is a strong side in the tournament and also among the favourites to win the trophy. Miller, who has already turned 36 years, might announce his retirement after the conclusion of the tournament. If South Africa win the title, it will be a perfect occasion for Miller to bid farewell to the shortest format.

4. Mohammad Nabi

Mohammad Nabi is among the most experienced members in the Afghanistan squad and will be in focus during the tournament. The Asian giants reached the semi-finals in the previous edition and might stun the cricket fraternity once again.

Nabi, a former Afghanistan captain, has played 147 T20Is for the national side so far. The 41-year-old is among the oldest players to feature in T20 World Cup 2026. He is in the final stages of his career and it will not be a surprising if calls time on his career after tournament.

3. Glenn Maxwell

In June last year, Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from ODI cricket to focus in the shortest format. He will be a strong lower-order batsman for the side and has also executed astonishing performances for Australia in crucial tournaments.

With his efficiency and brilliant record in the Asian sub-continent, Maxwell will be in the spotlight in T20 World Cup 2026. He also pulled out of IPL 2026, but is active in other franchise T20 leagues. The Australian stalwart is in the final stages of his international career, and it will be no surprise if he announces his retirement after the World Cup.

2. Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav will captain India in T20 World Cup 2026 and have the responsibility to defend the title. After taking over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma after the previous edition, he has turned India into the most dominant side in T20I cricket.

Having mighty batters and bowlers on his side, the 35-year-old has a superb opportunity to propel India to their third title in the tournament’s history. Moreover, India can also become the first team to win back-to-back titles. Yadav has already turned 35 years old and even if India win or not, the right-handed batsman can end his career following the conclusion of the tournament.

1. Adil Rashid

At 37 years, Adil Rashid is among the oldest spinners in T20 World Cup 2026. With an experience of 134 T20Is under his belt, he will play a crucial role for England and lead the team’s spin attack. The right-arm leg spinner is in the final stages of his career and is only active in white-ball formats.

With their dominance on foreign soil and the T20I format, England will be a strong side in the multi-national campaign. While their victory in T20 World Cup might surprise cricket fans, Rashid’s T20I retirement can be termed an expected event.

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