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NCR T20 League 2026: The countdown to the inaugural season of the NCR T20 League has begun. This tournament offers a major platform for young and local cricketers from the Delhi-NCR region to showcase their talent. The opening match of the tournament is scheduled to be played on September 26 at the Yamuna Sports Complex in Delhi. Among the eight prominent teams participating in the league, the Gurugram Gladiators (GGL) have announced their squad for the upcoming season.
The Gurugram Gladiators have struck an excellent balance between experience and youthful energy in their team. Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Thilan Thushara, who brings international experience to the side, has been appointed as the team's captain.
Let’s take a look at the Gurugram Gladiators' full squad and player roles by category.Gurugram Gladiators Full Squad & Player List
The Gurugram Gladiators have categorized their squad into Batsmen, Wicketkeepers, All-rounders, and Bowlers:
Wicketkeepers
- Shaurya Yadav
- Utkarsh Parmar
Batsmen
- Akshant Bahel
- Deven Rana
- Naman Jain
- Ritik Sharma
- Sanyam Khanna
- Sayyed
All-Rounders
- Firoj
- Inzamamul Haq
- Vaibhav Kumar
Bowlers
- Thilan Thushara (C)
- Ansh Chaudhary
- Jeet Bhardwaj
- Monu Choudhary
- Shashank Mewati
- Tejas Mishra
- Upul Indri
Thilan Thushara to Lead Gurugram Gladiators
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Thilan Thushara, who has played international cricket for Sri Lanka, is the team's most experienced player; he will lead the side and spearhead the fast-bowling attack. The team's young bowlers will benefit from his experience in international cricket and T20 leagues. Thilan Thushara's strategy could prove decisive for the team in high-pressure situations.
Strong Batting & Wicketkeeping Unit
The team features two specialist wicketkeeper-batsmen, Utkarsh Parmar and Shaurya Yadav, to handle duties behind the stumps and in the middle order. Additionally, the batting lineup includes talented players like Akshant Bahel, Deven Rana, Naman Jain, Ritik Sharma, Sanyam Khanna, and Sayyed, all of whom are capable of anchoring the innings as well as playing big shots.
Balanced All-Rounders & Bowling Attack
The Gurugram Gladiators appear to have a well-balanced all-round and bowling unit. All-rounders Firoj, Inzamamul Haq, and Vaibhav Kumar provide excellent balance to the team. On the bowling front, the squad includes captain Thilan Thushara alongside bowlers such as Ansh Chaudhary, Jeet Bhardwaj, Monu Choudhary, Shashank Mewati, Tejas Mishra, and Upul Indri. Given the nature of the pitch at the Yamuna Sports Complex, the team possesses strong options in both spin and pace bowling.
Gurugram Gladiators Match Schedule & Fixtures
Venue - Yamuna Sports Complex T20
GGL
Venue - Yamuna Sports Complex T20
FF
Venue - Yamuna Sports Complex T20
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Also Read: NCR T20 League 2026: Schedule, Teams, Format, Live Score & Live Streaming
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