List of all Indian-origin players who will feature in T20 World Cup 2026 ft. Rachin Ravindra

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on February 7 with the final set to be played on March 8.

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is more than just another global cricket tournament — it is a powerful reflection of how deeply Indian cricketing DNA has spread across the world. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament carries emotional weight for millions of fans, whose influence is visible across almost every group.

While the Men in Blue remain the central attraction, a remarkable subplot has emerged: dozens of players with Indian roots are representing other nations. From former Ranji and IPL players reinventing themselves overseas to second-generation cricketers born abroad, Indian-origin talent has become the backbone of several associate and even full-member teams.

Here is a country-wise list of Indian-origin players who will participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, highlighting the scale of India’s global cricketing footprint.

List of Indian-origin players who will participate in ICC T20 World Cup 2026

1. Canada (11 Players)

Canada boast the largest contingent of Indian-origin players at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Many of these cricketers developed their skills in Punjab and Gujarat before migrating to North America.

• Dilpreet Bajwa (Captain) – Gurdaspur, Punjab
• Navneet Dhaliwal – Chandigarh
• Shreyas Movva – Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
• Ansh Patel – Vadodara, Gujarat
• Jaskarandeep Buttar – Mohali, Punjab
• Ajayveer Hundal
• Harsh Thaker
• Kanwarpal Tathgur
• Ravinderpal Singh
• Shivam Sharma
• Yuvraj Samra

Canada’s squad underlines how India’s domestic systems continue to fuel international cricket growth.

2. United States of America (9 Players)

The USA team features some of the most recognisable Indian-origin names in world cricket, including former IPL and India U-19 players.

• Monank Patel (Captain) – Anand, Gujarat
• Saurabh Netravalkar – Former Mumbai Ranji & India U-19
• Harmeet Singh – 2012 India U-19 World Cup winner
• Milind Kumar – Former Delhi & IPL player
• Shubham Ranjane – Former Mumbai & Rajasthan Royals
• Jessy Singh
• Nosthush Kenjige
• Saiteja Mukkamalla
• Sanjay Krishnamurthi

USA’s rise in world cricket is inseparable from Indian-origin leadership and experience.

3. Oman (7 Players)

Oman’s steady climb in associate cricket has been led by players from North India, especially Punjab.

• Jatinder Singh (Captain) – Ludhiana, Punjab
• Vinayak Shukla – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
• Karan Sonavale
• Jay Odedra
• Ashish Odedra
• Wasim Ali
• Jiten Ramanandi

4. United Arab Emirates (7 Players)

The UAE squad reflects a blend of Indian youth talent and second-generation cricketers.

• Simranjeet Singh
• Sohaib Khan – Gaya, Bihar
• Alishan Sharafu – Kerala
• Aryansh Sharma – Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
• Dhruv Parashar – Pune, Maharashtra
• Harshit Kaushik
• Mayank Kumar

5. New Zealand (2 Players)

• Rachin Ravindra – Family from Bengaluru
• Ish Sodhi – Born in Ludhiana, Punjab

Both players have become integral members of the Blackcaps setup.

6. South Africa (1 Player)

Keshav Maharaj – Ancestral roots in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh

7. West Indies (1 Player)

• Gudakesh Motie – Indo-Guyanese spinner

8. Netherlands (1 Player)

• Aryan Dutt – Roots in Punjab

9. Italy (1 Player)

• Jaspreet Singh – Phagwara, Punjab

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 perfectly captures the evolution of Indian cricket beyond borders. Whether through migration, opportunity, or second chances, Indian-origin players are shaping the present and future of global cricket.

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