India ODI Players List 2026
| No. | Player | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill | Batter | Captain |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | Batter | Player |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | Batter | Player |
| 4 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batter | Player |
| 5 | KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Vice-Captain |
| 6 | Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Player |
| 7 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter | Player |
| 8 | Naman Dhir | Batter | Player |
| 9 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder | Player |
| 10 | Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder | Player |
| 11 | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | Player |
| 12 | Prasidh Krishna | Bowler | Player |
| 13 | Gurnoor Brar | Bowler | Player |
| 14 | Mohammed Siraj | Bowler | Player |
| 15 | Auqib Nabi | Bowler | Player |
India T20I Players List 2026
| No. | Player | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shreyas Iyer | Batter | Captain |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma | All-rounder | Player |
| 3 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Batter | Player |
| 4 | Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Player |
| 5 | Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Player |
| 6 | Tilak Varma | Batter | Vice-Captain |
| 7 | Shivam Dube | All-rounder | Player |
| 8 | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | Player |
| 9 | Axar Patel | All-rounder | Player |
| 10 | Washington Sundar | All-rounder | Player |
| 11 | Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler | Player |
| 12 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder | Player |
| 13 | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | Player |
| 14 | Prince Yadav | Bowler | Player |
| 15 | Mayank Yadav | Bowler | Player |
The India cricket team is the national cricket team of the Republic of India. It is a full member of the International Cricket Council with Test, One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) status.
As a Test team, India has been close to unbeatable at home since 1987. Their world-record-setting batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag have contributed to that reputation. In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Indian Cricket Team Players List 2026.
Hardik Pandya
India’s most accomplished seam-bowling allrounder Hardik Pandya has been named in the Indian cricket team for the multi-format series against Australia A, starting on September 22. However, his participation will be contingent upon a fitness clearance.
The match will be the first under Gautam Gambhir’s leadership as the India coach, and it is expected to be a highly-competitive affair. Both teams are among the best in the world at the moment and have a good chance of securing the title.
Hardik, who has been under fire for his comments on the TV show Koffee With Karan, will hope to make a strong comeback. He is scheduled to play in the two four-day games and three one-dayers. Devdutt Padikkal and B Sai Sudharsan will captain India A in the four-day series, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the side in the ODIs.
Kuldeep Yadav
Originally from Unnao, in Uttar Pradesh, Kuldeep Yadav was inspired to take up cricket by the likes of Wasim Akram and Zaheer Khan. Having played as a left-arm seamer at trials, Yadav was convinced to turn to wrist-spin by his coach.
He went on to enjoy a stellar 2025 Asia Cup campaign, finishing as the top wicket-taker in all formats with 17 wickets in seven matches.
The youngster has been included in the India A squad for the upcoming white-ball tri-series against South Africa A and Sri Lanka A. He replaces Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma who have been omitted. The 21-year-old will also play for Yorkshire County Cricket Club this season, adding to the list of Indian players who have represented the county. The article originally appeared on Cricket News and has been reproduced with permission.
Ishan Kishan
Kishan is one of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket. He was a key member of India’s 2023 Under-19 World Cup winning team. He is also a regular for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. In the 2020 season he was the highest run scorer with 516 runs from 14 matches. He recently led the East Zone to victory in the Duleep Trophy.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is the governing body for all forms of men’s and women’s cricket in India. It was established in 1929 and represents India at the International Cricket Council. It is among the richest sporting organizations in the world, selling media rights for its matches around the globe.
The rise of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly brought the sport to a new level of popularity in India. The country is now a major cricketing power with an enormous fan following and the biggest market for media rights in the game.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin burst onto the scene with his street-smart approach in T20 cricket but he has been a key part of India’s Test side ever since he made his debut against West Indies in 2011. He is now the country’s go-to spinner, capable of winning matches for the team on any surface.
He has broken a number of records along the way, including becoming the fastest Indian to reach 400 Test wickets. In March 2022, he passed Kapil Dev to become the second-highest wicket-taker in India’s history.
He is also a decent lower order batsman, which has come in handy for India when they have been under pressure to score runs. In the ODI arena, he has been equally impressive and is a genuine match-winner for India in most conditions. He is a true all-rounder, as proven by his performances for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL.
Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah has established himself as one of the best all-format fast bowlers in world cricket. He has a strong record in T20 internationals and has won several trophies with Mumbai Indians. He made his first-class debut in the 2012-13 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, helping his team win their maiden title victory. He was signed by MI in the 2013 season of the IPL and has played for them ever since, contributing to their titles in each tournament.
He is also a key member of India’s ODI side. He has a stellar record in the format, having taken over 100 wickets in the format and boasting the second-best bowling average for India. He is often referred to as the ‘GOAT’ by many cricket fans and pundits, and he recently earned the nickname ‘The Magician’ after his magical spell in the recent T20 World Cup final against England.
Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh is one of India’s finest limited-overs batsmen. He has the ability to both build innings and explode at will. He is also a decent left-arm spinner.
He was a key player for India in the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy, where he scored an unbeaten 84 from 80 balls against a bowling attack that included Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee. This helped him cement his place as an important middle-order batsman.
He struggled in the Test series in Australia but returned to form for the ODIs in the following season. He became a regular member of the Indian side after that. He is a great finisher and can hit big sixes. He is also a decent fielder. He was the highest paid player in the 2014 auction, when he was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 14 crore.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has made a name for himself in the cash-rich Indian Premier League. He has been one of the most consistent bowlers for RCB in the last few seasons and has impressed with his pace and skill. He has a knack of taking early wickets and choking the opposition in the death overs. He is a threat to batsmen of all shapes and sizes.
After a slow start to his international career, Bhuvneshwar has been on the rise. He has improved his fitness and is now a regular member of the India ODI side. He has developed a new weapon in his armoury, the yorker. He and Jasprit Bumrah are now the leaders of the Indian ODI fast-bowling attack. His return to form has been a timely boost for the Indian cricket team. He has become a force to be reckoned with and is set to make a big impact in the coming weeks.
Harshal Patel
After winning the 2024 ODI World Cup, India is looking to improve its performance in the 2026 edition. India is the joint-most successful team in ODI World Cup history with two titles, and Rohit Sharma is the country’s most successful T20I captain.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held in India and Sri Lanka. It is the 10th edition of the tournament, and it will be contested by 20 international teams over five weeks at eight venues.
The ODI series will feature three matches each between England and India, and one match between Australia and New Zealand. The first game of the series will be held on 8 February at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, and the remaining games will be played in Colombo from 14 to 17 February and in Chennai from 27 to 30 January.
Lokesh Rahul
The success of the Indian cricket team has been one of the biggest factors in India becoming a global powerhouse in the sport. Their first ODI World Cup victory in 1983 was a watershed moment for the country, and led to a surge in fan following that continues today. The emergence of stars such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Sourav Ganguly, and others, further helped cement the team’s status in the game.
The team is governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and is a full member of the International Cricket Council with Test, One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) status. The current captain of the Indian cricket team is Rohit Sharma across all formats. He took over the reins from MS Dhoni in 2022. The team is currently ranked number one in the world.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant has emerged as a crucial wicketkeeper-batsman for India in all formats. The swashbuckling left-hander is a member of the Adam Gilchrist school of cricketology and can create havoc on the bowlers with his terrific bat swing and dazzling runs.
He dominated the 2024 ODI series against Sri Lanka and has been impressive in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, he did have an off-season in the IPL and a long tour demanding extended hours behind the stumps will be a test of his fitness and focus.
AB de Villiers has voiced a concern that many quietly share about Pant’s red-ball form but is confident he will return to his best. The two tests in Galle and Colombo will provide a clear indication. Saransh Jain is a surprise inclusion but he will add depth to the attack.