The countdown has begun for what could possibly be one of the most eagerly anticipated reveals in Indian cricket. In less than 24 hours, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce their list of players for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The excitement is at an all-time high, with voices already being raised regarding whose turn it might be to make it to the World Cup, which is scheduled to commence in February in India and Sri Lanka. Gill vs Samson: A Big Talking Point Among the hottest controversies that are to be witnessed before the selection, Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson are two of the players who are being widely pitched against each other. Both are genuine-opening options and possess the talent to lead India’s opening order, but this time it’s going to be a tricky situation for them. Gill has been preferred over other openers and is also the vice-captain of the team. But his form has lately been a cause for concern. He has not scored heavily and has not looked in touch. This has brought Samson into the fray. Samson has been in okay touch and has not had extended opportunities to show his skills. It is felt that Samson has to get a chance to open the innings as his counterpart has not looked in form for a long time. Also Read | Parliament debates winter cricket after India-SA T20I washout Will Rinku Singh Miss Out? Another emotional selection debate is that of Rinku Singh. Although he had been performing very well in the domestic circuit and had contributed some crucial innings in T20 cricket in the last one year, there is every chance that he might not be able to make it to the final team. His selection might prove to be one of the toughest calls for the selection committee. Suryakumar Yadav's Form is Major Concern The captain of India’s squad at the 2026 T20 World Cup, Suryakumar Yadav, hasn't been performing well lately. He himself admitted that he knows he hasn't been performing well and all he needs is one good knock to come back into form, which will be very important as India starts as defending champions at the event. India's Likely Squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup According to the present level of performance, the likely squad would be: Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar.