Fans of 5-star players will miss the most at T20 World Cup 2026

The T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, with 20 teams from around the world participating. This will be the second edition of the 20-team tournament, adding to the excitement and buzz among fans around the world. While expectations are high, several iconic players who have retired or left international cricket will not be part of the marquee event.

Today, CricTracker takes a look at five such players who have drawn down the curtains on their international careers in the game’s shortest format and will no longer feature in perhaps the biggest global cricket spectacle of the year.

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

5. Andre Russell

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