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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Lead IPL-Heavy India Squad at Hong Kong Sixes
India has chosen seven experienced cricket players for the Hong Kong Sixes in 2026.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the team.
The other players include several who have played in the Indian Premier League.
The tournament will take place from October 30 to November 1 in Hong Kong.
It is a fast game with only six players on the field for each team.
Teams need to score quickly because there is little time to settle in.
India hopes to do better than it did in 2025.
Pakistan won that year's tournament.
India named a seven-player squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
The squad also includes Krunal Pandya, Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi and T. Natarajan.
The tournament is scheduled for October 30 to November 1 at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.
India aim to improve on their 2025 campaign, which ended after a win over Pakistan followed by defeats.
Pakistan won the 2025 title by beating Kuwait, claiming a record sixth Hong Kong Sixes championship.
- Who
- India’s seven-player squad, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- What
- India named its squad for the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes.
- Where
- Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong.
- When
- The tournament is scheduled for October 30 to November 1, 2026.
- Why
- India aims to improve on its early exit in the 2025 competition.
India’s prospects
Challenges and context
Squad selection
India’s prospects
The squad combines experienced bowlers, attacking batters and all-round ability, with several IPL-contracted players reportedly in the mix.
Challenges and context
The article notes that India usually sends retired stars and describes the 2026 team’s participation by several IPL-contracted players as a possible first.
Tournament outlook
India’s prospects
India will be looking to make a deeper run after naming a group of seasoned T20 performers.
Challenges and context
India’s 2025 campaign ended after defeats following its opening two-run DLS win over Pakistan; Pakistan went on to win the title.
Key facts
- Tournament
- Hong Kong Sixes 2026
- India captain
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Squad size
- Seven players
- Other squad members
- Krunal Pandya, Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi and T. Natarajan
- Dates
- October 30–November 1, 2026
- Venue
- Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground
- 2025 champion
- Pakistan, which beat Kuwait in the final to win a record sixth title
Sources
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