Centurion, Jan. 6 -- Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow remains optimistic about England's chances and their performance in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

The Three Lions have announced their provisional 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I World Cup 2026. Surprisingly, England have included pacer Josh Tongue, who is yet to play a limited-overs match for England, in their T20 WC squad.

Harry Brook has been named the captain for the T20 World Cup. The squad will also see veteran players like Jos Buttler, Adil Rashid, and Jofra Archer.

Bairstow, who is currently playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) in the ongoing SA20 League, was asked about England's performance in the subcontinent and chances i...