Cricket fans worldwide, mark your calendars! The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to officially unveil the much-anticipated schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026 in a grand event on November 25. This mega tournament will be a historic joint venture, hosted by cricketing powerhouses India and Sri Lanka.
Star-Studded Announcement and How to Watch
The schedule reveal is poised to be a glittering affair, with some of the biggest names in cricket gracing the occasion. The guest list includes former Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who bid farewell to T20 Internationals last year. He will be joined by Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews, the triumphant ICC Women's World Cup 2025-winning Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and the current men's T20I skipper, Suryakumar Yadav.
For fans eager to catch the action live, the announcement ceremony will be broadcast on several television channels. You can tune in to Star Sports 1 (Hindi), Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 (Hindi), and Star Sports 3 from 6:30 PM IST. If you prefer online streaming, the live event will be available on the JioStar app and its official website.
Tournament Details and Qualified Teams
The T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be a spectacular event, potentially taking place in February-March next year. It will feature an expanded lineup of 20 teams competing for the coveted trophy, promising a festival of cricket with more nations than ever before.
A significant highlight of this edition is the maiden appearance of Italy, who will be making their debut in any ICC global event, adding a fresh and exciting dimension to the competition.
The complete list of teams that have qualified for the tournament is as follows:
- India (host)
- Sri Lanka (host)
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- England
- South Africa
- United States
- West Indies
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Canada
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Zimbabwe
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Oman
- the UAE
A New Chapter in Cricket History
The announcement on November 25th will officially kick off the countdown to one of the most significant sporting events of 2026. The joint hosting by India and Sri Lanka is expected to create an electric atmosphere across the subcontinent, uniting billions of fans. With a record number of teams and the inclusion of a debutant like Italy, the T20 World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be a truly global celebration of the sport, showcasing its ever-growing popularity and reach.
