Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Siraj Excluded from 2026 T20 World Cup Squad
Mohammed Siraj is a fast bowler for the Indian cricket team.
He played a big role in India's win at the 2024 T20 World Cup and also did well in the Test series in England.
However, he was not picked for the 2026 T20 World Cup team.
He was rested for the recent ODI series against South Africa because he had bowled a lot in the Test matches.
Now, he is leading the bowling team in the ODI series against New Zealand.
He said it was always his dream to play in a World Cup but hopes the team keeps the trophy.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh has requested the ICC to avoid playing in India for the 2026 T20 World Cup due to security concerns and cricketing tensions.
Mohammed Siraj was excluded from India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad.
He was a key player in India's 2024 T20 World Cup victory and the 2024 Test series in England.
Siraj was rested for the ODI series against South Africa due to workload management.
He is currently leading the pace attack in the ODI series against New Zealand.
Bangladesh has requested the ICC to avoid playing in India for the 2026 T20 World Cup due to security concerns and cricketing tensions.
- Who
- Mohammed Siraj, an Indian cricketer
- What
- Exclusion from India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad
- When
- Recent selection announcement
- Where
- India
- Why
- Rested for the ODI series against South Africa due to workload management
India
Bangladesh
T20 World Cup 2026 Venue
India
India is set to host matches for the T20 World Cup 2026 as per the ICC's schedule.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh has requested the ICC to avoid playing in India, citing security concerns and cricketing tensions.
- Player
- Mohammed Siraj
- Event
- 2026 T20 World Cup
- Recent Performance
- Key player in India's 2024 T20 World Cup win and 2024 Test series in England
- Current Role
- Leading pacer in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand
- Reason for Exclusion
- Rested for ODI series against South Africa due to workload
- T20I Stats
- 16 matches, 14 wickets, economy rate of 7.79, bowling average of 32.28
- Bangladesh's Request
- Requested ICC to avoid playing in India due to security and cricketing tensions
- ICC Response
- Rejected Bangladesh's requests but sent a delegation to survey security issues
Sources
‘Always a dream to play in a World Cup but hope the team keeps the trophy here’: Mohammed Siraj on T20 World Cup snub
Bangladesh Makes BIZARRE Request To ICC To Avoid Coming To India For T20 World Cup 2026