England announces squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Harry Brook captain

Kaif Ansari - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025
Last Updated on Dec 30, 2025 03:26 PM

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England announces squad for T20 World Cup 2026: The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has been announced. England is gearing up for this mega event, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has not only announced its provisional squad for the World Cup, but has also selected the team for the tour of Sri Lanka that will take place immediately beforehand.

Harry Brook will captain the team

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A new era is dawning in England cricket. Star batsman Harry Brook has been appointed captain of the white-ball team for the upcoming T20 World Cup and the Sri Lanka tour. The team also includes veterans like Jos Buttler and Joe Root, who will play under Brook's leadership.

Full T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: This mega tournament will be played from February 7 to March 8, 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. The England team will enter the field with the intention of winning the title again.

Jofra Archer's return and injury suspense

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The most surprising and interesting aspect of this team selection is the return of Jofra Archer. Archer has been included in the World Cup squad, but he is still not fully fit.

Archer will not be part of the Sri Lanka T20 series starting January 30.
If Archer is unable to be fit for the World Cup, Brydon Carse could be included in the main squad in his place.

Josh Tongue: Test hero makes T20 debut

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Fast bowler Josh Tongue has been included in the T20 International squad for the first time. His selection is a result of his recent impressive performances:

Boxing Day Test brilliance: He took 5 wickets against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to help bowl out the Aussies for 152 runs.
Historic win: Thanks to Tongue's performance, England won the fourth Test of the 2025-26 Ashes, ending a 5,468-day winning drought in Australia.

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England's T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

Harry Brook (captain)
Rehan Ahmed
Jofra Archer
Tom Banton
Jacob Bethell
Jos Buttler
Sam Curran
Liam Dawson
Ben Duckett
Will Jacks
Jamie Overton
Adil Rashid
Phil Salt
Josh Tongue
Luke Wood

From the World Cup Sri Lanka's first test

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The England team will tour Sri Lanka just before the T20 World Cup, which will prove crucial for their preparations.

ODI series: in Colombo from January 22nd (3 matches)
T20 series: in Kandy from January 30th (3 matches)

ODI squad for Sri Lanka tour:

Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Luke Wood.

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