# Hong Kong Sixes 2026 squad announcements

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hong-kong-sixes-2026-squad-announcements
> Updated: 2026-10-21T13:04:18.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

In preparation for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 tournament, scheduled for October 30 to November 1, several participating nations have announced their squads.

Australia, led by Chris Green, and Bangladesh, captained by Abu Hider Rony, have finalized their rosters. Bangladesh is set to compete in Pool B against Sri Lanka and Scotland. 

Following these announcements, Sri Lanka and South Africa also revealed their teams. Sri Lanka, led by Sangamith Koray, seeks a third title, while South Africa, led by Jorich van Schalkvik, will compete in Group D against Afghanistan and Oman.

England has also named its seven-member squad, to be led by Sussex captain and wicketkeeper-batter John Simpson. The English roster includes Edward Barnard, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Carson, Martin Andersson, Daniel Mousley, and Nathan Gilchrist. England is drawn in Group A alongside Australia and Hong Kong, China, with the team aiming to improve upon their semi-final finish from the 2025 tournament.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: John Simpson to captain England at Hong Kong Sixes 2026

John Simpson will captain England's seven-player squad at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, competing in Group A against Australia and Hong Kong, China.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/john-simpson-to-captain-england-at-hong-kong-sixes-2026

### 2026-10-15: South Africa and Sri Lanka announce squads for Hong Kong Sixes 2026

Sri Lanka and South Africa have revealed their squads for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, scheduled for late October.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-africa-and-sri-lanka-announce-squads-for-hong-kong-sixes-2026

### 2026-10-12: Australia and Bangladesh announce squads for Hong Kong Sixes 2026

Australia and Bangladesh have named their squads for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Chris Green and Abu Hider Rony appointed as captains for the fast-paced cricket tournament.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-and-bangladesh-announce-squads-for-hong-kong-sixes-2026

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