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There is something poetically dangerous about a left-handed batter. Whether it's the lazy elegance of a cover drive or the brutal efficiency of a slog sweep against spin, lefties bring a tactical flavor that captains love, and bowlers hate.
For the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, hosted on home soil (and Sri Lanka), India has assembled a squad that is arguably the most "left-heavy" in recent memory. With the retirement of stalwarts like Ravindra Jadeja from T20Is after the 2024 triumph, a new generation of southpaws has stepped up to balance the lineup.
Here is the detailed list of left-handed batters in India’s 15-member squad who will be crucial to defending the title in February 2026.




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