Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav expressed his strong desire to face and defeat Australia in the final of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. His comments came during the official announcement of the tournament schedule, where Harmanpreet Kaur and Rohit Sharma were also present.
During the event, Yadav reflected on India’s recent performances and underlined his wish to secure the 2026 T20 title by overcoming one of their toughest rivals. He said:
“If I could choose, I’d love for us to face Australia in the final and win it.”
This statement reflects his competitive spirit and the ongoing sporting rivalry between the two cricketing nations.
Set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the 2026 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup is expected to bring back intense cricketing excitement to the subcontinent. India aims to reclaim the trophy for the first time since 2007, while Australia remains one of the top contenders with a history of strong World Cup performances.
Rohit Sharma highlighted the depth of India’s current squad and the opportunity for younger talents to shine in the upcoming tournament. Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the women’s team, also voiced optimism about India’s growing dominance across all formats of the game.
“We have the potential, the structure, and the motivation to go all the way,” added Sharma.
Suryakumar Yadav’s goal of defeating Australia in the 2026 T20 World Cup final captures India’s ambition to reclaim global cricket glory through determination and fierce competition.