India Unveils Women's Cricket Team for 2026 Asian Games
India Announces Squad for Asian Games 2026
The Women's Selection Committee has officially announced the Indian women's cricket team for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September 2026. The team will enter the competition as the reigning champions, having won the gold medal at the last Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.
Leadership and Team Composition
Harmanpreet Kaur will continue her role as captain, with Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain. The squad is a mix of seasoned players and emerging talents, including Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh. G. Kamalini has also been selected as an additional wicketkeeping option.
Bowling Line-Up
The bowling department includes Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, and Bharti Fulmali. Additionally, Sree Charani, Shreyanka Patil, and Nandni Sharma will provide further strength to the squad. It is important to note that Shreyanka Patil's inclusion is contingent upon her fitness clearance.
India Exits T20 World Cup After Semi-Final Loss
In other news, the Australian women's team secured a six-wicket victory over India at Lord's, eliminating India from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Chasing a challenging target of 171, Australia successfully reached 172/4 in the 19th over, thanks to unbeaten half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner, who helped the team recover from a precarious position of 72/3.
Match Highlights
Earlier in the match, Harmanpreet Kaur delivered an impressive performance, scoring 56 runs off just 27 balls. Contributions from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma helped India post a total of 170/4, but it ultimately fell short.
India's Squad for the 2026 Asian Games
The selected players for the Asian Games include: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G. Kamalini (WK), Bharti Fulmali, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil*, Radha Yadav, Nandni Sharma.