T20 World Cup 2026: 3 Indian-Origin Captains Lead Overseas Teams

The upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka, highlights a fascinating trend in global cricket. Three participating nations beyond the host country will be led by captains of Indian origin. Canada’s Dilpreet Bajwa, USA’s Monank Patel, and Oman’s Jatinder Singh all hail from India. Dilpreet was born in Gurdaspur, Monank in Anand, and Jatinder in Ludhiana. This tournament showcases the deep roots of Indian cricket talent across the globe, with squads like USA and Canada featuring a significant number of Indian-origin players, including Saurabh Netravalkar and Milind Kumar.