Here are the top five players to watch at the 2026 T20 World Cup, according to Al Jazeera Sport.
For India, Abhishek Sharma stands out as a batter on fire. The 25-year-old has made an astonishing impact in his brief career so far, with nearly 200 strike rate and two centuries already under his belt. Though he hasn't played in Tests or one-day internationals for India yet, Sharma's record speaks for itself.
In Zimbabwe, Sikandar Raza is the elder statesman of T20 cricket, boasting an incredible 152 international appearances across all formats. The 39-year-old has scored one century and 16 fifties, and his experience will be invaluable at the World Cup.
Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed is a wrist spinner with the potential to turn matches around single-handedly. His career has been marred by persistent back injuries, but he has recently shown signs of recovery. With 46 wickets in T20 internationals, Ahmed could be a dark horse for Pakistan.
For England, Harry Brook is the player to watch, given his incredible talent and explosive form. Brook has represented three teams in the IPL and boasts an impressive record of 169 T20 appearances, with three centuries and 16 fifties under his belt. His triple century against Pakistan in 2024 was a showstopper.
Lastly, Australia's Glenn Maxwell remains one of cricket's greatest game changers, despite being hampered by injury in recent years. At the age of 37, Maxwell is still capable of producing match-winning performances. With 281 international appearances to his name, he could well have another trick up his sleeve for Australia at the World Cup.
For India, Abhishek Sharma stands out as a batter on fire. The 25-year-old has made an astonishing impact in his brief career so far, with nearly 200 strike rate and two centuries already under his belt. Though he hasn't played in Tests or one-day internationals for India yet, Sharma's record speaks for itself.
In Zimbabwe, Sikandar Raza is the elder statesman of T20 cricket, boasting an incredible 152 international appearances across all formats. The 39-year-old has scored one century and 16 fifties, and his experience will be invaluable at the World Cup.
Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed is a wrist spinner with the potential to turn matches around single-handedly. His career has been marred by persistent back injuries, but he has recently shown signs of recovery. With 46 wickets in T20 internationals, Ahmed could be a dark horse for Pakistan.
For England, Harry Brook is the player to watch, given his incredible talent and explosive form. Brook has represented three teams in the IPL and boasts an impressive record of 169 T20 appearances, with three centuries and 16 fifties under his belt. His triple century against Pakistan in 2024 was a showstopper.
Lastly, Australia's Glenn Maxwell remains one of cricket's greatest game changers, despite being hampered by injury in recent years. At the age of 37, Maxwell is still capable of producing match-winning performances. With 281 international appearances to his name, he could well have another trick up his sleeve for Australia at the World Cup.
. I mean, can you believe Abhishek Sharma is only 25 and has a strike rate of nearly 200? 
That's insane! And Sikandar Raza is like the grandfather of T20 cricket - his experience will definitely be invaluable for Zimbabwe 
. But what's really got me excited is Abrar Ahmed, that wrist spinner from Pakistan... I'm keeping an eye on him to see how he recovers from those back injuries 
. And then there's Harry Brook and Glenn Maxwell... two of the most explosive batsmen in the game right now! 
Those back injuries are no joke!
! The young guns like Abhishek Sharma and Harry Brook are gonna bring the heat 
. I'm curious to see how Abrar Ahmed's comeback story unfolds – fingers crossed for him 
– fingers crossed he can stay fit.
! And Maxwell is still the man to watch – his ability to turn matches around is just incredible 
. Can't wait to see how these players shine (or maybe even surprise us) at the World Cup 
. He's gonna be a game-changer for the team, no doubt about it. Also, Sikandar Raza from Zimbabwe looks like a total pro 
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. And don't even get me started on Maxwell - the guy's still putting out performances at 37, that's just insane 
Also, can we talk about how cricketers' injuries are always making headlines 
? It's like they're never good for long enough to actually make an impact on the team.
. Can't wait until it happens, but I need a break from all these player profiles first 
. Abhishek Sharma sounds promising, but 200 strike rate? Is that even possible? 
The platform needs more transparency, fam 
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. Got a feeling Abhishek Sharma's gonna be a star, but injury history always gives me pause. On the flip side, seeing guys like Maxwell and Brook at their best is just pure joy 
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. Meanwhile, I'm impressed by the experience and skillset of Sikandar Raza from Zimbabwe – his longevity in international cricket is a testament to his dedication and adaptability 
. And let's not underestimate the value of England's Harry Brook, who consistently delivers explosive performances in T20 cricket 
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. and let's not forget pakistan has a strong team chemistry going on. if they can gel together as a unit, they could cause some major upsets in the tournament 
. might be time for them to get the recognition they deserve 
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