Rohit Sharma revealed Indiaâ€s new T20 World Cup 2026 jersey during the mid-innings break of the second ODI in Raipur. He presented it on stage with Tilak Varma, along with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and Adidas officials.
The jersey has a deep blue base with bright orange panels on the sides. The tricolor is now placed on the collar, and vertical blue stripes run across the front.
Rohit spoke about Indiaâ€s T20 World Cup journey, saying it felt great to win the 2024 title and that hosting the 2026 tournament will make it even more exciting. He is the tournament ambassador for the 2026 World Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav was absent due to domestic cricket commitments, and vice-captain Shubman Gill is rehabbing a neck injury.
The 2026 T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka. Twenty teams will take part in the tournament, with Italy making their debut. India will face the USA in their opening match at Wankhede on February 7. The top two teams from each group will reach the Super Eight, followed by the semi-finals and the final on March 8 in either Ahmedabad or Colombo.
India Jersey for T20 World Cup 2026
Below is the India Jersey for T20 World Cup 2026
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Rohit Sharma Named Tournament Ambassador for the ICC Menâ€s T20 World Cup 2026
Rohit Sharma was appointed as the tournament ambassador for the ICC Menâ€s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka. He previously led India to the T20 World Cup title in 2024 and was also part of the champion team in 2007.
Rohit scored 4231 T20I runs in his career, averaging 32.01 with a strike rate of 140.89. In the 2007 World Cup, he made key unbeaten knocks of 50* against South Africa and 30* in the final against Pakistan.
In 2024, he captained India to the trophy, scoring 257 runs at a strike rate of 156.70. His best innings included 92 off 41 against Australia and 57 off 39 against England in the semi-final. After winning the 2024 title, he retired from T20Is.
Indiaâ€s Schedule and Format Details for the ICC Menâ€s T20 World Cup 2026
India will play in a 20-team T20 World Cup held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. Matches will take place in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad in India and in Colombo and Pallekele in Sri Lanka. The top two teams from each group move to the Super Eight, then to the semifinals.
India begins their campaign on February 7 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. They play their second match on February 12 in Delhi. India faces Pakistan on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Their final group match is on February 18 in Ahmedabad.
The tournament final is on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, unless Pakistan reaches the final, in which case it will be held in Colombo.
FAQs
Q. How many T20 World Cups has India won?
A. India has won the T20 World Cup twice, in 2007 and 2024.
Q. When is the T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled?
A. The group stage will be held from February 7 to 20, the Super Eight from February 21 to March 1, the semi-finals on March 4 and 5, and the final on March 8.
Q. Who is the brand ambassador for the T20 World Cup 2026?
A. Rohit Sharma is the brand ambassador for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Q. Who is hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup?
A. The 2026 T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
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