The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially unveiled the 15-member squad set to represent the country at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Led by experienced captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the team aims to build on recent momentum and clinch their maiden T20 World Cup trophy in the upcoming tournament scheduled for June.
Full Squad Details
The selectors have opted for a balanced squad that combines the aggressive batting prowess of top-order stars with a versatile spin-heavy bowling attack suited for the conditions. Smriti Mandhana retains her role as the vice-captain, providing crucial stability to the lineup.
| Player Name | Role |
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| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur (C) | Batter |
| Smriti Mandhana (VC) | Batter |
| Shafali Verma | Batter |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Batter |
| Bharti Fulmali | Batter |
| Deepti Sharma | All-rounder |
| Richa Ghosh (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| Yastika Bhatia (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| Sree Charani | All-rounder |
| Nandini Sharma | Bowler |
| Arundhati Reddy | Bowler |
| Renuka Thakur | Bowler |
| Kranti Gaud | Bowler |
| Shreyanka Patil | All-rounder |
| Radha Yadav | Bowler |
Selection Strategy and Notable Absences
The squad selection process prioritized recent domestic form and the ability to adapt to varying playing conditions. Unfortunately, the team will be without the services of all-rounder Amanjot Kaur, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury sustained during training.
Other key contenders, including Harleen Deol and Pratika Rawal, have missed the final cut as the team looks to focus on a high-intensity preparation camp. India is scheduled to kick off their campaign with high stakes, and fans are eager to see how the team performs in the group stages under the leadership of the veteran captain.
