The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, 2026, in India and Sri Lanka, marks another significant opportunity for Canada, one of the fastest-growing Associate cricket nations. After an encouraging performance in 2024, Canada returns stronger, more balanced, and eager to compete against world-class teams under the experienced leadership of Saad Bin Zafar.
With a squad combining seasoned campaigners and rising stars, Canada aims to deliver competitive cricket in Group D, which features some of the strongest teams in the tournament.
Canada Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
No.
Player Name
Role
1
Saad Bin Zafar (C)
Captain / All-Rounder
2
Navneet Dhaliwal
Middle-Order Batter
3
Aaron Johnson
Batter
4
Shreyas Movva (WK)
Wicketkeeper-Batter
5
Ravinderpal Singh
Batter
6
Nicholas Kirton
Batting All-Rounder
7
Rayyan Pathan
Batting All-Rounder
8
Pargat Singh
All-Rounder
9
Dilpreet Bajwa
All-Rounder
10
Junaid Siddiqui
All-Rounder
11
Kaleem Sana
Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
12
Jeremy Gordon
Fast Medium Bowler
13
Dilon Heyliger
Medium Pacer
14
Nikhil Dutta
Off-Spin Bowler
15
Rishiv Joshi
Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
Note: Final 15-man squad to be officially announced by Cricket Canada.
Download Team List PDF
The downloadable PDF will include Canada’s full squad, player roles, and tournament fixtures once officially released.
CanadaCaptain , Vice-Captain& Head Coach
Captain: Saad Bin Zafar
Vice-Captain: Navneet Dhaliwal (expected)
Head Coach: Pubudu Dassanayake (expected)
Canada’s leadership group brings discipline, clarity, and experience. Saad Bin Zafar’s calm tactical approach, combined with Dhaliwal’s seniority and Dassanayake’s proven coaching expertise, has lifted Canada into a competitive international T20 side.
Canada’s Group ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Team
Qualification Path
New Zealand
ICC T20I Rankings
South Africa
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
Afghanistan
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
Canada
Americas Qualifier
United Arab Emirates
Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier
Canada faces a challenging group with three established cricketing powerhouses, making every match a chance to produce an upset.
Canada entered the tournament via the Americas Qualifier, showcasing resilience and tactical maturity. Their victories against Bermuda and competitive performances against the USA highlighted their growth and mental toughness key attributes heading into the global stage.
Final Overview
Canada heads into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as underdogs but with genuine potential to cause upsets. Under Saad Bin Zafar’s leadership, supported by dynamic batters like Aaron Johnson and dependable all-rounders, Canada aims to progress beyond the group stage and secure landmark wins for North American cricket.
FAQs – Canada Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026
1. Who is the captain of Canada for the 2026 T20 World Cup?
Saad Bin Zafar is expected to lead the team, with Navneet Dhaliwal as vice-captain.
2. Which group is Canada placed in?
Canada is in Group D, along with New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, and UAE.
3. Who are Canada’s key players for the tournament?
Key players include Saad Bin Zafar, Aaron Johnson, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, and Jeremy Gordon.
4. Can Canada qualify for the Super 8 stage?
While in a tough group, Canada has the potential to challenge higher-ranked teams and pull off upsets if their top-order fires and bowlers execute well.
5. Where can I download the Canada team list PDF?
The official PDF will be available once released by Cricket Canada or ICC tournament platforms.
