India has officially announced its squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Harmanpreet Kaur named as captain. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the 15-member team for the global tournament, which will be held in England from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The squad features top players such as Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues, along with all-rounder Deepti Sharma. Wicketkeepers Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia have also been included. The team combines experienced players with emerging talent, giving India a strong and balanced squad for the tournament.
Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India as BCCI announces T20 World Cup 2026 squad:
The BCCI has shown confidence in Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership as she continues to guide the team in major international events. India will be aiming to win its first Women’s T20 World Cup title, having reached the final in previous editions.
Full India squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Nandini Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Radha Yadav, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil, Shree Charani, Arundhati Reddy, Anushka Sharma, Deepti Sharma.
What is the T20 World Cup?
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is a global cricket tournament where teams compete in the shortest format of the game, with each side playing 20 overs.
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