As we are inching closer to the start of the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup, it is really important that the squads and key players of Top 10 teams shall be discussed. The T20 Men’s Cup is set to kick off on 17th October 2021 to be held in UAE and Oman. 16 teams in total are going to participate in this tournament with top 8 teams in the ICC rankings already qualified for second round and 4 teams out of the remaining eight will qualify for the second round.
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1. Afghanistan
Squad
Afghanistan have announced their revised 15 man squad. Last month, Rashid Khan stepped down as their captain and now Mohammad Nabi will be leading the side.
Here is the 15 man squad for the Afghanistan Cricket Team.
- Mohammad Nabi (captain)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Hazratullah Zazai
- Usman Ghani
- Mohammad Shahzad (wk)
- Hashmatullah Shahidi
- Asghar Afghan
- Gulbadin Naib
- Najibullah Zadran
- Karim Janat
- Rashid Khan
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Hamid Hassan
- Fareed Ahmad
- Naveen Ul Haq
Captain of the AfghanistanTeam
The Afghanistan team will be captained by Mohammad Nabi. Mohammad Nabi plays as an all-rounder, he bats right-handed and bowls off break spin. Nabi has been a part of top franchises in t20 leagues all around the world. He has played 81 T20 internationals for Afghanistan. He captained his national side in the 2015 ODI World Cup as well.
Coach of the AfghanistanTeam
Lance Klusener is the head coach of the Afghanistan team. Klusener is a South African team legend. He played as an all-rounder for South Africa. He played 171 ODI’s and 49 test matches for South Africa. Andy Flower has been appointed as consultant and Shaun Tait has been appointed as their bowling coach.
History of the Afghanistan Team in T20 World Cups
Afghanistan couldn’t qualify for the 2007 and 2009 world cups. They only managed to reach Round 1 in 2010, 2012, and 2014 world cups. Afghanistan reached the Super 10 stage in the 2016 world cup and they have already qualified for the Super 12 stage as they were in the top 8 of the ICC ranking. They have a lot of spinners on their side and explosive batsmen. They will be looking to give tough competition to other teams.
2. Australia
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Squad
Cricket Australia(CA) has announced the Australian squad for the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup. Aaron Finch will be leading the Australian side in the tournament. Finch is returning after a long break from cricket due to a knee injury.
Here are the 15 men Australian squad for the T20 world cup.
- Aaron Finch(captain)
- Ashton Agar
- Pat Cummins
- Josh Hazlewood
- Josh Inglis
- Mitchell Marsh
- Glenn Maxwell
- Kane Richardson
- Steve Smith
- Mitchell Starc
- Marcus Stoinis
- Mitchell Swepson
- Matthew Wade
- David Warner
- Adam Zampa
Captain of the Australian Team
The Australian team will be captained by Aaron Finch. Aaron Finch is an explosive-opening batsman who can destroy any bowling lineup on his day. It will be interesting to see how Finch fares in this tournament given the fact that he has gone through a knee injury not too long ago. He holds the record for highest individual score in T20 international cricket which is 172 not out.
Coach of the Australian Team
Justin Langer will be coaching the Australian side. Justin Langer was a prolific cricketer for Australia. He represented Australia in 108 tests and 8 one-day internationals.
History of the Australian Team in T20 World Cups
Australia has never won the coveted T20 World Cup. They reached the semi-finals in 2007 but were knocked out by India. They reached all the way to the finals in 2010 but were defeated by England. Australia have performed poorly in T20’s this year as they lost against West Indies and Bangladesh recently. There are injuries related to Marcus Stoinis who was injured during an IPL game and Aaron Finch who is just returning from an injury. The Australian team hasn’t played a T20 game in months and the preparation hasn’t been great. They will be looking to regain their form and perform well in the world cup.
3. England
Squad
The English Cricket Board(ECB) has announced the squad for the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup. Eion Morgan will be leading the side in the tournament. Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from cricket, hence he will be missing the world cup. Sam Curran has suffered a back injury in the IPL which has ruled him out of the world cup.
Here is the 15 man English squad for the T20 world cup.
- Eoin Morgan(Captain)
- Moeen Ali
- Jonathan Bairstow
- Sam Billings
- Jos Buttler(wk)
- Tom Curran
- Chris Jordan
- Liam Livingstone
- Dawid Malan
- Tymal Mills
- Adil Rashid
- Jason Roy
- David Willey
- Chris Woakes
- Mark Wood
Captain of the English Cricket Team
Eion Morgan will lead the English side in the T20 world cup. Eion Morgan has been the most successful limited-overs cricket captain for England. Under his captaincy, England lifted the 2019 ODI World Cup for the very first time.
Coach of the English Cricket Team
Chris Silverwood is the current coach of the English Cricket Team. Silverwood has a lot of support staff including Paul Collingwood, Jeethan Patel, and more. Silverwood represented England in 6 tests and 7 one day international matches.
History of the English Team in T20 World Cups
England emerged as the winners in the 2010 T20 World Cup. They defeated Australia in the finals to lift the trophy. It was the first ICC trophy won by England. They reached the finals in the 2016 world cup but lost against the West Indies. They conceded 24 runs off the last over and lost the tournament. England are the favorites going into this world cup given the all-round quality and depth in their squad.
4. India
Squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup. Virat Kohli will be leading the side in the tournament. Kohli is set to give up captaincy after the world cup. India still has 4 more days to make any changes to their squad.
Here are the 15 men Indian squad for the T20 world cup as of 11th October 2021.
- Virat Kohli(Captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- KL Rahul
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Rishabh Pant
- Hardik Pandya
- R Ashwin
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Rahul Chahar
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Mohammed Shami
- Axar Patel
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ishan Kishan
Captain of the Indian Cricket Team
Often regarded as the best limited-overs cricketer, Virat Kohli is the captain of India. Virat Kohli was handed over the captaincy after T20 World Cup 2016. Kohli has represented his country in 89 T20I matches and has an average of 52.65. Kohli is yet to win an ICC trophy as a captain and would be aiming to win this tournament given the strength in the Indian squad.
Coach of the Indian Cricket Team
Ravi Shastri will be the head coach for India in the world cup. Shastri has decided to step down as head coach after this tournament ends. Shastri played 80 test matches for India as well as 150 ODIs.
History of the Indian Team in T20 World Cups
India won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 held in South Africa. Since then, they have reached one final but have lost. India has been a successful team in terms of reaching the playoff stage. With spin-friendly conditions, India are one of the favorites to win the world cup.
5. New Zealand
Squad
The Blackcaps have announced their 15 man squad for the ICC T20 world cup. Kane Williamson is set to lead the side. Williamson has been a successful captain for the NZ team. New Zealand will be entering the tournament on the back of their win in WTC 2021 and will be confident to perform well.
Here is the 15 man New Zealand squad for the T20 world cup.
- Kane Williamson(Captain)
- Todd Astle
- Trent Boult
- Mark Chapman
- Devon Conway
- Lockie Ferguson
- Martin Guptill
- Kyle Jamieson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Jimmy Neesham
- Glenn Phillips
- Mitchell Santner
- Tim Seifert
- Ish Sodhi
- Tim Southee
- Adam Milne (injury cover)
Captain of the New Zealand Cricket Team
New Zealand will be led by Kane Wiliamson, who is considered one of the modern-day greats. Kane has played 67 T20I’s for NZ and has an average of 32. Kane also has 6 wickets to his name in T20I’s. With a strong squad, NZ have a very good chance of grabbing their second ICC trophy in the same year.
Coach of the New Zealand Cricket Team
Gary Stead is the head coach of the NZ cricket team. He represented NZ in 5 test matches. Shane Bond is the assistant coach, he was a phenomenal bowler for the NZ side in the early 2000s.
History of the New Zealand Team in T20 World Cups
New Zealand are yet to win an ICC T20 world cup. They have generally fared well in the T20 world cup but never managed to cross the line thus far. They generally reach the playoffs and then get knocked out. They have a strong side and are being considered as the ‘dark horse’ in this tournament.
6. Pakistan
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Squad
Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) has announced their 15 man squad for the world cup. Babar Azam is set to lead the side in the world cup. They have a pace-heavy attack and their middle order has not performed well recently.
Here is the 15 man Pakistan squad for the T20 world cup.
- Babar Azam (captain)
- Shadab Khan
- Asif Ali
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haider Ali
- Haris Rauf
- Hasan Ali
- Imad Wasim
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Sohaib Maqsood
Captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team
Pakistan will be led by Babar Azam. Azam is considered to be the best batsman of the T20 Cricket. Babar Azam has a brilliant record in T20I with 2204 runs at an average of 46.89. With an all round side, Pakistan has the potential to beat any opposition.
Coach of the Pakistan Cricket Team
Saqlain Mustaq has been appointed as interim head coach of the Pakistan cricket team. Mustaq played as an off-spinner, he has represented Pakistan in 49 tests and 169 ODI matches. Vernon Philander has been appointed as the bowling coach whereas Matthew Hayden has been appointed as their batting coach.
History of the Pakistan Team in T20 World Cups
Pakistan made it to the finals in the 2007 world cup but lost against India. Pakistan then went on to win the 2009 world cup. Pakistan’s performance has been average in T20 world cups ever since they became champions in 2009. Pakistan have a decent side and they should compete well in the world cup. Pakistan will play their first match against India on 24th October.
7. South Africa
Squad
South Africa has announced their 15 man squad for the world cup. Temba Bavuma has been appointed as the captain of the team. They have a rather inexperienced side but have depth.
Here is the 15 man South Africa squad for the T20 world cup.
- Temba Bavuma(captain)
- Keshav Maharaj
- Quinton de Kock
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Reeza Hendricks
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Aiden Markram
- David Miller
- W Mulder
- Lungi Ngidi
- Anrich Nortje
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Kagiso Rabada
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Rassie van der Dussen
Captain of the South Africa Cricket Team
Temba Bavuma will lead the South African side in the world cup. Bavuma has represented South Africa in 16 T20I matches. He averages 27.33 with the bat and has the highest score of 72.
Coach of the South Africa Cricket Team
Mark Boucher is the head coach of the South African team. Boucher is considered a legend of the game, he has represented his country in 147 test matches, 295 ODI, and 25 T20I matches. Herschelle Gibbs has been appointed the assistant coach who is also a legend of the game.
History of the South Africa Team in T20 World Cups
South Africa have an image of not performing well in big games, hence they are yet to win an ICC trophy. They have performed decently in the tournament but haven’t reached a final. With a mix of youngsters and experienced players, South Africa will be looking to turn around their fortunes in this world cup. South Africa will play against Australia on 23rd October.
8. West Indies
Squad
West Indies has announced their 15 man squad for the world cup. Kieron Pollard has been appointed as the captain of the West Indies cricket team. West Indies has a strong side with a mix of experience and young players, they will be a team to watch out for.
Here is the 15 man West Indies squad for the T20 world cup.
- Kieron Pollard (Captain)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Fabian Allen
- Dwayne Bravo
- Roston Chase
- Andre Fletcher
- Chris Gayle
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Evin Lewis
- Obed McCoy
- Lendl Simmons
- Ravi Rampaul
- Andre Russell
- Oshane Thomas
- Hayden Walsh jr
Captain of the West Indies Cricket Team
Kieron Pollard has been appointed as the captain of the West Indies team. Pollard is a legend of the T20 game. Pollard has represented West Indies in 88 T20I matches. He plays for many franchises all around the world in T20 format. Under his captaincy, West Indies must be looking to lift yet another T20 world cup.
Coach of the West Indies Cricket Team
Phil Simmons is the head coach of the West Indies cricket team. Simmons has represented West Indies in 26 tests and 143 ODI matches.
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West Indies is the most successful team in T20 world cups thus far with 2 world cup wins. They won the T20 world cup in 2012 and 2016. They have an experienced side with the likes of Kieron Pollard, Chris Gayle, Lendl Simmons, and others. West Indies have a strong side and they could go all the way to win this tournament.
