Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Punjab Reject Leads Canada in 2026 T20 World Cup
Dilpreet Bajwa is a cricket player from a small district in Punjab, India.
Even though he played really well, the selectors from Punjab didn't pick him for the team.
His family moved to Canada, where he got a chance to play and became very successful.
Now, he is the captain of Canada's cricket team and will lead them in the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be held in India.
This is a big deal because India is the country that once didn't think he was good enough to play for them.
Dilpreet Bajwa, from Gurdaspur, Punjab, was overlooked by Punjab's cricket selectors despite strong performances.
He moved to Canada in 2020 and quickly rose through the ranks in Canadian cricket.
Bajwa's impressive stats, including a T20I strike rate of 133.22, caught the attention of national selectors.
He led Canada to qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup with standout performances in key tournaments.
Bajwa will captain Canada in the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka.
- Who
- Dilpreet Bajwa, a cricketer from Gurdaspur, Punjab
- What
- Became captain of Canada's T20 World Cup team
- When
- Will lead Canada in the 2026 T20 World Cup
- Where
- World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka
- Why
- Moved to Canada after being overlooked by Punjab's cricket selectors
- Player
- Dilpreet Bajwa
- Current Team
- Canada
- Role
- Captain
- T20I Strike Rate
- 133.22
- Notable Tournament
- 2025 ICC T20 World Cup Americas Region Final
- Highest Score
- 103 runs
- Current Age
- 23
- Previous Team
- Montreal Tigers