NEW DELHI: As India gears up for the opening match of the 2026 T20 World Cup, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said he reviewed the team’s last-minute preparations and match arrangements at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He shared with X, “Inspected and discussed Team India’s last-minute preparations and also reviewed the hosting arrangements for the 2026 ICC T20 Men’s World Cup, which begins today at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.”
The T20 World Cup will begin on February 7 and run until March 8, with 20 teams playing 55 matches between India and Sri Lanka. Suryakumar Yadav-led India is scheduled to launch its expedition against the US at Wankhede. They are then scheduled to play against Namibia in Delhi on February 12th, and then against Pakistan in Colombo on February 15th, but the match is unclear due to Pakistan’s boycott announcement. India’s final group match will be against Netherlands in Ahmedabad on February 18.Earlier, ICC President Jay Shah highlighted how competitive the event has been over the years and wished all the teams a successful tournament. “Six different champions have already competed in nine @ICC Men’s @T20WorldCups. We wish the teams the best of luck as they fight for the crown in 55 exciting matches in India and Sri Lanka!”The opening match of the tournament saw Pakistan take on the Netherlands in Colombo, while India began their campaign in Mumbai on the same day, marking the start of another high-stakes global cricket event for fans.