There is curiosity about this matter in the cricket world. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026India and Sri Lanka are set to co-host. With the schedule now officially launched, discussions are inevitably turning to potential finalists, rivalries and dream scenarios. Amidst this excitement, Indian cricket icon Rohit SharmaNamed as the tournament’s ambassador, presented his thoughts on the final performance.
Rohit Sharma selected finalist of T20 World Cup 2026
The talks around the 2026 final gained momentum when India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar YadavA hypothetical question was presented. If India reaches the final, especially at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which team would it like to defeat to win the trophy? Yadav’s answer was quick and clear: Australia.
“Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Australia. Definitely,” Surya said at an event in Mumbai, where the schedule of the multi-team event was announced.
When Rohit was asked to reflect on the matter, his response, while acknowledging the sentiment, leaned towards a more practical and singular goal. The former India captain agreed with the notion of Australia being an important rival and recognized the increasing intensity of matches between the two cricket powerhouses. However, Rohit’s final wish for the global showpiece event was extremely simple and powerful: he wants India to win the title regardless of the opponent.
“Obviously, I want India to be in the final. I can’t really point a finger at any other team and say this or that. What’s happened in the past has happened. I think India playing a final against any team, and India coming out on top, is what I would love to see. I’m not sure what others want, but honestly I don’t care about the opposition. I just love to have India in there, and then let’s see what happens,” Rohit said.
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India’s campaign in 2026 T20 World Cup
Notably, Team India will begin their journey to the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in Mumbai on February 7, where they will face the United States. They will then travel to New Delhi to face Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 12. Their next game, the much-awaited clash with Pakistan, is scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. The hosts will conclude their group-stage matches against the Netherlands on February 18 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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