Uganda has unveiled a new-look Cricket Cranes squad for the third edition of the ILT20 Continental Cup, with the defending champions turning to a blend of experience and emerging talent as they begin preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Nigeria scheduled for October 18-25.
Following the Cricket Cranes’ demanding 50-over campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B finale in Dar es Salaam, the selectors have made significant changes as Uganda switches back to the shorter format.
Seven emerging players who have already been exposed to the national setup, including during Uganda’s tours of India and Namibia earlier this year, have earned selection as the technical team looks to broaden the country’s T20 player pool.
The tournament will run from September 1–13 in Kigali, Rwanda, with eight nations, including hosts Rwanda, Kenya, Botswana, Sierra Leone, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda — competing in a single round-robin league.
The top four teams will progress to the semi-finals, with the winners advancing to the final on September 13 at the Gahanga Main Oval, where the 2026 champion will be crowned.
Uganda enters the tournament as the two-time defending champion, having won the inaugural edition in Nairobi in 2023 before successfully defending the title in Kigali in 2024.
The competition was not held last year.
