IPL 2025 winners like Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar miss out on India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Check full list of absent IPL stars.
IPL 2025: The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on February 7, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With India entering the tournament as defending champions, expectations are sky-high for the Men in Blue. The squad features a star-studded lineup including Suryakumar Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and other key players expected to deliver in the high-pressure tournament.
However, some notable names from the IPL 2025 winning squad are missing from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 team, raising eyebrows among cricket fans.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 Triumph
The 18th edition of the IPL in 2025 was won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), marking a historic first title for the franchise. Despite this success, no player from RCB has been included in India’s T20 World Cup squad.
Key IPL Winners Not in the T20 World Cup Squad
Rajat Patidar: The title-winning captain had a solid IPL 2025 season, scoring 312 runs in 15 matches at an average of 24. Patidar played a crucial role in guiding RCB to their maiden IPL title but was surprisingly left out of India’s T20 World Cup squad.
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Virat Kohli: One of the biggest absentees is veteran batter Virat Kohli. Kohli, widely regarded as one of the best batters in the world, retired from T20 internationals after the 2024 T20 World Cup, ruling him out of the 2026 tournament.
Krunal Pandya: Despite being part of the IPL-winning side, Krunal has not been in favour with the selectors for some time and missed out on the World Cup squad.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: The seasoned swing bowler also missed selection, even though his experience could have been valuable in tournament conditions.
Jitesh Sharma: The wicketkeeper-batter played for RCB in IPL 2025 but did not make it to the T20 World Cup roster.
Impact on the World Cup Squad
While India’s T20 World Cup squad is loaded with talent and experience, the absence of players like Patidar, Kohli, and Bhuvneshwar has sparked debates among fans and cricket analysts. Many believe that RCB’s title-winning combination could have added depth and balance to the national side.
As the tournament kicks off on February 7, fans will be watching closely to see whether the squad can live up to expectations despite missing some IPL 2025 heroes.
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