Top 5 players fans will miss most at T20 World Cup 2026

The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on February 7 across India and Sri Lanka, with 20 teams from around the globe taking part. This will be the second edition of the tournament to feature 20 teams, adding to the excitement and buzz among fans worldwide. However, while anticipation is high, several iconic players who have either retired or stepped away from international cricket will not be part of the marquee event.

Today, CricTracker has a look at five such players who have downed the curtains on their international career in the shortest format of the game and will no longer be seen in arguably the biggest global cricketing spectacle of the year.

Here are 5 players whom fans will miss most at T20 WC 2026

5. Andre Russell

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is one of the big players to miss the T20 World Cup. A powerhouse in the middle order, Russell was capable of turning matches on their head with his explosive batting and athletic fielding. He scored 236 runs in 29 T20 World Cup matches, often at a blistering strike rate. Across 75 T20I innings, Russell scored 1,122 runs at an impressive strike rate of 163.79 before announcing his retirement. His ability to clear the ropes effortlessly made him one of the most feared finishers in world cricket.