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India Remain Formidable T20 World Cup 2026 Contenders at Home: Dinesh Karthik

By IANS News January 16, 2026 • 15:42 PM View: 212

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believes defending champions India remain a formidable force heading into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, citing the team’s depth, attacking approach and strong record in home conditions.

With less than a month to go before the marquee tournament begins, Karthik, along with Nasser Hussain and Ian Bishop, shared insights on Team India's prospects in the upcoming multi-national tournament, which is set to start on February 7.

TAGS Dinesh Karthik Former India ICC Men T20 World Cup Nasser Hussain Ian Bishop Team India Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli Suryakumar Yadav Former West Indies World Cups West Indies World Cup Sri Lanka Wankhede Stadium Wankhede Stadium

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