Top five players to watch in T20 World Cup tournament

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Top Players to Watch at 2026 ICC T20 World Cup

The upcoming edition of the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka, promises to be an exciting tournament featuring some of the biggest names in cricket. Al Jazeera Sport has identified five top players who will be competing for their respective teams.

Abhishek Sharma, a 25-year-old left-hander from Punjab, is expected to make a significant impact on the tournament. With 38 T20 international appearances under his belt and two centuries and eight fifties for India in the shortest format, he has established himself as one of the most feared T20 batters in world cricket.

Sikandar Raza, a 39-year-old right-handed batter from Punjab, is another player to watch. A veteran of Zimbabwean cricket, he has made his debut for the team in 2013 and has since become a key player in numerous T20 sides around the world.

Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, a 27-year-old leg-break bowler, is also expected to make a strong impression on the tournament. Despite struggling with persistent back injuries earlier in his career, he has made significant progress and has already taken 46 wickets in T20 internationals at an average of 17.

England’s Harry Brook, a 26-year-old right-hander, is another player to watch. With 13 centuries for his country and a T20 World Cup winners’ medal under his belt, he is considered one of the most exciting talents in English cricket.

Glenn Maxwell, a 37-year-old all-rounder from Australia, rounds out the list. A veteran of international cricket, he has been a near ever-present player in the Indian Premier League and has taken 281 international appearances to date. Despite his age, he remains one of the most feared players in white-ball cricket.

Source: Al Jazeera