BCCI to announce T20 World Cup 2026 squad, NZ series team in early January

• BCCI to announce India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad in the first week of January 2026.
• The squad for the T20 World Cup and the upcoming five-match T20 series against New Zealand will be the same.
• The New Zealand series will be India's final international assignment before the World Cup, crucial for team finalization and player assessment.
• The T20 World Cup 2026 will take place from February 7 to March 8 across India (5 venues) and Sri Lanka (3 venues).
• India begins its World Cup campaign on February 7 in Mumbai against the USA.

Why It Matters: India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcement in Jan 2026 will shape the team.