All the information you require about the teams to get ready for the June tournament. Twenty countries, many of whom are competing for the first time, will compete in an expanded version of the T20 Cricket World Cup, which gets underway on June 2.
The defending champions, England, will be hoping that captain Jos Buttler's team performs better in the T20 World Cup defence than they did in the ODI Cricket World Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stage.
There will be four stages in the tournament: group, super 8, knockout, and final. It will be held in the United States and the West Indies. Here, PA Sport examines each squad in greater detail:
Group A, India
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Coach: Rahul Dravid
Danger man: Suryakumar Yadav
2022 result: Semi-finals
Prospects: Having lost the 50-over final at home in November, the supporters will settle for nothing less than victory. The wealthiest country in the game deserves a worldwide championship long overdue.
Pakistan
Captain: Babar Azam
Coach: Gary Kirsten
Danger man: Shaheen Shah Afridi
2022 result: Runner-up
Prospects: Will Kirsten, who was recently appointed, have enough time to establish herself on a side that has recently seen some somewhat stormy times? He takes over a highly skilled team with a streak of unpredictability.
Ireland
Captain: Paul Stirling
Coach: Heinrich Malan
Danger man: Josh Little
2022 result: Group stage
Prospects: They will be aware that a repeat performance might be sufficient to get them to the Super 8s after they famously overcame Pakistan in the Caribbean during the 2007 World Cup.
Canada
Captain: Saad bin Zafar
Coach: Pubudu Dassanayake
Danger man: Kaleem Sana
2022 result: DNQ
Prospects: Although their first appearance in a worldwide event since 2011 is already somewhat of a win, they will definitely want to attend their matchup with their neighbours, the United States.
USA
Captain: Monank Patel
Coach: Stuart Law
Danger man: Corey Anderson
2022 result: DNQ
Prospects: Considerable work has gone into setting up the necessary infrastructure to act as co-hosts. For the field performances to really grab the American imagination as the organizers want, they must match that endeavour.
Group B, Australia
Captain: Mitchell Marsh
Coach: Andrew McDonald
Danger man: Travis Head
2022 result: Group stage
Prospects: As the current Test and ODI world champions, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring the three titles together. Last time out, they did not perform well at home, but they had quality in every area and a winning streak.
England
Captain: Jos Buttler
Coach: Matthew Mott
Danger man: Phil Salt
2022 result: Winners
Prospects: The current champions need to make an impression after their harrowing 50-over defence in India. During the IPL, an explosive batting group has been on fire, and the return of Jofra Archer should strengthen a weak bowling squad.
Namibia
Captain: Gerhard Erasmus
Coach: Pierre de Bruyn
Danger man: JJ Smit
2022 result: First round
Prospects: The Africans will be eager to demonstrate that they are among the most competitive associate nations on display after earning a spot in the competition for the third consecutive year. David Wiese, an experienced all-rounder, sets the high standard.
Oman
Captain: Aqib Ilyas
Coach: Duleep Mendis
Danger man: Kashyap Prajapati
2022 result: DNQ
Prospects: Won the Asia qualifying match in a super over following a draw with Nepal in the final. Some of their most reliable players may find age has caught up with them at the top level.
Scotland
Captain: Richie Berrington
Coach: Doug Watson
Danger man: George Munsey
2022 result: First round
Prospects: Fell short at the first hurdle the previous time, but with new leadership from South African Watson, they're back for more. Josh Davey, a veteran seamer who is still with Somerset, is absent, which is a major blow.
Group C, Afghanistan
Captain: Rashid Khan
Coach: Jonathan Trott
Danger man: Rashid Khan
2022 result: Group stage
Prospects: They were defeated by both England and Pakistan at the ODI World Cup after going winless in Australia the previous time around. Now boast top-order hitters to back up a varied bowling attack.
New Zealand
Captain: Kane Williamson
Coach: Gary Stead
Danger man: Finn Allen
2022 result: Semi-finals
Prospects: Won in their group in 2022 but lost to Pakistan in the quarterfinals; they were always strong competitors. Though they might not have as many new players in the bowling assault, they do well as underdogs.
West Indies
Captain: Rovman Powell
Coach: Daren Sammy
Danger man: Nicholas Pooran
2022 result: First round
Prospects: The islanders, who were eliminated from the 50-over World Cup after failing to go past the group round two years prior, are eager to make a comeback. The home field advantage and abundance of powerful hitters work in favor of the two-time champions.
Papua New Guinea
Captain: Asadollah Vala
Coach: Tatenda Taibu
Danger man: Charles Amini
2022 result: First round
Prospects: They lost all three of their games in their previous appearance, thus winning the T20 World Cup is their first priority, but they are a far cry from their East Asia-Pacific pool.
Uganda
Captain: Brian Masaba
Coach: Abhay Sharma
Danger man: Alpesh Ramjani
2022 result: DNQ
Prospects: The Cranes, the last team to guarantee their participation in the competition, defeated Kenya in the African qualification and shocked favourites Zimbabwe. In whatever sport, the nation's fourth-ever World Cup team has already won.
Group D, South Africa
Captain: Aiden Markram
Coach: Rob Walter
Danger man: Heinrich Klaasen
2022 result: Group stage
Prospects: Could this be the group to end the Proteas’ trophy drought? Misfortune usually finds them in World Cup cricket but on paper they are a well-balanced squad boasting multiple game-changers and strong depth.
Bangladesh
Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto
Coach: Chandika Hathurusingha
Danger man: Shakib Al Hasan
2022 result: Group stage
Prospects: The Tigers have never advanced past the group stages in eight T20 World Cups despite their constant presence. Although it might be difficult to end that run, the current crop will seek to make it to the Super 8s and proceed from there.
Sri Lanka
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Coach: Chris Silverwood
Danger man: Wanindu Hasaranga
2022 result: Group stage
Prospects: The Lankans, under the leadership of former England coach Silverwood, are a mysterious team that mainly depends on their captain, who is a perfect T20 package with his combination of mystery spin and six-hitting.
Netherlands
Captain: Scott Edwards
Coach: Ryan Cook
Danger man: Bas de Leede
2022 result: Group stage
Prospects: Hamstrung by the absence of experienced duo Colin Ackermann and Roelof van der Merwe, who remain with Durham and Somerset respectively. The memory of a famous win over South Africa at last year’s 50-over World Cup will spur them on.
Nepal
Captain: Rohit Paudel
Coach: Monty Desai
Danger man: Dipendra Singh Airee
Prospects: Won two of their first-round matches during their lone prior visit ten years ago, but they haven't advanced after then. They must be at the top of their game to prevent falling behind their rivals.