Harmanpreet Kaur To Lead India at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026; 15-Member Squad Announced
Experienced batter Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to lead the side, with opening batter Smriti Mandhana named as her deputy for the month-long tournament.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in England and Wales this June. Experienced batter Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to lead the side, with opening batter Smriti Mandhana named as her deputy for the month-long tournament. You can find Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians match scorecard here.
India Squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
The wait is over! ⌛
🚨 Presenting #TeamIndia’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 🇮🇳
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— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) May 2, 2026
The selection committee, led by chief selector Amita Sharma, has opted for a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent. The batting unit features the familiar trio of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana at the top. These senior players will be pivotal as India looks to improve upon their performance in the 2024 edition, where they managed only two victories.
The squad sees the inclusion of several players who have impressed in recent domestic and international outings, including Bharti Fulmali, Shree Charani, and Kranti Gaud. The wicketkeeping duties will be shared between Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia, providing the management with flexibility in the middle order. Salman Ali Agha Reflects on India-Pakistan Handshake Controversy at Asia Cup 2025.
However, the team faces a significant blow with the absence of star all-rounder Amanjot Kaur. In her absence, the responsibility for all-round contributions will fall heavily on Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil.
India has been placed in a challenging Group 1 alongside defending finalists Australia and South Africa, as well as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands. The Women in Blue will launch their campaign with a high-profile fixture against Pakistan at Edgbaston on 14 June.
India Women Squad For ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 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, Radha Yadav.
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