Mumbai, Jan. 22 -- The former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen termed the Indian team as the favourites in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February-March.

Speaking to ANI at ICC partnership event in Mumbai, Pietersen said that in the shortest format of the game, especially in India, the Men in Blue are the favourites.

"They're favourites. They really are the favourites. In the shortest form and in India- they're favourites," Kevin Pietersen said.

Defending Champions India are scheduled to begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on February 7 against United States of America at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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