Canada Announces Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Overview

Canada has officially named its 15 player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled in India and Sri Lanka. The team, led by Dilpreet Bajwa, will compete in Group D and begin its campaign against South Africa in Ahmedabad.

Canada national cricket team squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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Canada has confirmed its 15 member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking the team second consecutive appearance in cricket biggest T20 event.

The mega tournament will be held from 7 February to 8 March 2026 across venues in India and Sri Lanka, bringing together the world top cricketing nations.

Canada Journey to the 2026 World Cup

Canada earned its place through an outstanding performance in the American Regional Qualifying Tournament, where the team remained unbeaten and secured qualification with a perfect record.

This achievement follows Canada historic first appearance in the T20 World Cup in 2024, highlighting the nation rapid progress in international cricket.

Group Placement and Opening Match

Canada has been placed in Group D for the tournament.

Group D teams

• South Africa
• New Zealand
• Afghanistan
• United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Canada

First Match Details

• Opponent: South Africa
• Date: 9 February 2026
• Venue: Ahmedabad, India

The opening match will be a major test for the Canadian side against one of the strongest teams in world cricket.

Canada Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

The Canadian Cricket Board has appointed Dilpreet Bajwa as captain for the tournament.

Full Squad List

• Dilpreet Bajwa (Captain)
• Ajay Vir Handal
• Ansh Patel
• Dillon Heliger
• Harsh Thaker
• Jaskaran Deep Bhuttar
• Kaleem Sana
• Kanwarpal Tathgar
• Noneyt Dhaliwal
• Nicholas Kirton
• Ravinderpal Singh
• Saad Bin Zafar
• Shivam Sharma
• Shreyas Movva
• Yuvraj Samra

The squad features a balanced mix of experienced international players and emerging talents.

Expectations from the Canadian Team

Officials from Cricket Canada have expressed confidence that the team will once again deliver competitive and entertaining performances on the global stage.

With improved depth, international exposure, and growing domestic support, Canada aims to establish itself as a strong and consistent associate nation in world cricket.

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