GUWAHATI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, May 2, announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur set to lead the side in the tournament to be jointly hosted by England and Wales.
India, the reigning ODI world champions, will aim to secure their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup title after falling short in previous editions. The squad features a blend of experienced campaigners and fresh faces as the team prepares for a challenging campaign on English soil.
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana will spearhead the batting unit alongside Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues and wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh. The spin department will be anchored by all-rounder Deepti Sharma, while Renuka Thakur is expected to lead the pace attack.
The selectors have also handed maiden T20 World Cup call-ups to Bharti Fulmali, Shree Charani, Nandini Sharma and Kranti Goud, signalling a focus on youth and depth ahead of the tournament.
However, a few notable omissions have sparked discussion among fans and experts, with Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam missing out on selection.
India have been placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Netherlands and South Africa. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will begin their campaign against Pakistan on June 14 and will be eager to move beyond the group-stage exit they suffered in the 2024 edition.
India Women’s Squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Shree Charani, Arundhati Reddy, Nandini Sharma, Renuka Thakur and Kranti Goud.