India Unveils Squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Announcement of the Women's T20 World Cup Squad
On Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed a 15-member team for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup. Harmanpreet Kaur has been appointed as the captain, with Smriti Mandhana serving as her deputy.
Following their recent success in the 50-over World Cup, the Indian team aims to maintain their winning momentum as they prepare for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to commence on June 12.
This marks Kaur's fifth time leading the team in this tournament, and she is determined to secure the prestigious title, having narrowly missed it in previous editions.
The batting lineup will feature prominent players such as Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh, while the bowling duties will primarily fall to Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh.
Injuries have sidelined Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur, making them unavailable for selection.
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India's campaign will kick off on June 14 against Pakistan, and they are placed in Group A alongside Australia, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, and South Africa.
The squad announcement was made by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, chief selector Amita Sharma, captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and head coach Amol Muzumdar.
The Selection Committee Meeting for #TeamIndia's squad announcement for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is underway at the BCCI headquarters. #WomenInBlue | #T20WorldCup
Before the World Cup, India will have a chance to refine their skills in a three-match T20I series against England from May 28 to June 2.
Additionally, the selectors have announced the squad for a one-off Test against England, which will take place at Lord's.
India's T20I and Women's T20 World Cup Squad
The squad for the three T20Is against England and the Women's T20 World Cup includes: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, and Radha Yadav.
India's Squad for One-off Test
The squad for the one-off Test against England consists of: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Pratika Rawal, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandini Sharma, Harleen Deol, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, and Sneh Rana.