as T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, Indian legends Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble they shared their predictions about who will be the leading goalkeeper of the tournament. With the launch of the mega event February 7, 2026In India and Sri Lanka, the main focus is on the bowling unit, which has secured India’s 2024 victory.
Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble have released their predictions for India’s best wicketkeeper in the T20 World Cup 2026.
Both Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble were picked unanimously jasprit bumrah once again to dominate the wicket-taking charts. speaking through Star Sports Taking to Instagram, the duo highlighted Bumrah’s unmatched consistency and ability to deliver in high-pressure “crunch moments”.
Bumrah, now 32, enters the tournament as India’s second-highest T20I wicket-taker of all time with 106 wickets in 85 matches. His reputation is bolstered by his legendary performance in the 2024 edition, where he won the Player of the Tournament title after taking 15 wickets at an amazing economy of 4.17. Leg-spinner Kumble noted that Bumrah’s uncanny movement and unerring accuracy made him almost impossible to handle, especially on the familiar subcontinental tracks of India and Sri Lanka.
jasprit bumrah
- T20I wickets: 106
- T20I Medium: 18.09
- Key Stage: Most economical Indian bowler in T20I history.
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While both legends agree on Bumrah, Suresh Raina also specially mentioned Arshdeep Singh as the main contender for the leading goalie position. Raina noted that Arshdeep is now officially India’s all-time leading wicket-taker in T20Is and has recently crossed the 110-wicket mark (currently 111 wickets in 74 games). Arshdeep’s ability to score early and his status as joint leading wicket-taker for the T20 World Cup 2024 (17 scalps) make him a formidable force. Raina highlighted that Arshdeep’s left-arm angle and ‘deadly yorkers at the death’ provide the perfect balance to Bumrah’s pace, making them the most dangerous opening pair of the tournament.
Arshdeep Singh
- T20I wickets: 111
- T20I Medium: 19.49
- Key Stage: All-time leading T20I wicket-taker for India.
