By News On Air May 02, 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the Indian women’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana named as vice-captain. The tournament will be hosted by England, beginning on 12th June, with the final scheduled at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 5th July.
India’s 15-member squad features a strong batting lineup, including Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, and Richa Ghosh. Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav have returned to the side, while uncapped pacer Nandni Sharma has earned a surprise call-up.
India has been placed in Group 1 alongside Australia – the most successful team in Women’s T20 World Cup history with six titles – along with South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands.
The Women in Blue will open their campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston on 14th June, followed by matches against the Netherlands on 17th June, South Africa on 21st June, Bangladesh on 25th June, and Australia on 18th June. Group 2 comprises West Indies, Ireland, England, New Zealand, Scotland, and Sri Lanka.
India’s squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandni Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, and Radha Yadav.