"The world appears to be at the feet of Abhishek Sharma; indeed, it has appeared that way since he was signed by Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League at the age of 17. Now 25, the left-hander has established himself as one of the most feared T20 batters in world cricket striking at nearly 200 in his 38 T20 international appearances on arrival at the tournament."
"An elder statesman at the tournament, Sikandar Raza commands huge respect not only in Zimbabwe but also in Pakistan. Born in Punjab, the 39-year-old switched Asia for Africa with his family just after the turn of the century. The right-handed batter, who also bowls both off and leg-break, made his debut for Zimbabwe in 2013 and has 152 appearances across all formats on arrival at the T20 World Cup."
"The 2026 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup boasts the game's greatest names and Al Jazeera Sport picks our top five. The ICC T20 World Cup has been a showcase of the big-time and biggest hitting stars of cricket since the tournament's inception in 2007. The latest edition in India and Sri Lanka will be no different, with the evolution of the shortest format of the game continuing to break records and defy the odds."
The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka continues the rapid evolution of the shortest format, emphasizing power hitting and specialist bowling. Abhishek Sharma, a 25-year-old left-handed opener, strikes at nearly 200 in T20 internationals and has two centuries and eight fifties in 38 matches despite no Test or ODI appearances. Sikandar Raza, 39, is a seasoned right-handed batter who also bowls off and leg-break; he debuted for Zimbabwe in 2013 and has 152 appearances across formats, excelling in T20 with a century and 16 fifties. Wrist spinners remain pivotal, with Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed noted as a key option.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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