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Harmanpreet Kaur to Lead India's Women's T20 World Cup Squad

BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the Women's T20 World Cup with Harmanpreet Kaur as captain. India, fresh from 50-over World Cup win, will begin their campaign against Pakistan on June 14. Key players include Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma. A three-match T20I series against England precedes the tournament.

Key Points: India Women's T20 WC Squad Announced

  • Harmanpreet Kaur named captain for fifth T20 World Cup
  • Smriti Mandhana to serve as vice-captain
  • India in Group A with Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Netherlands, South Africa
  • Three-match T20I series against England from May 28 to June 2
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BCCI unveils India's squad for Women's T20 WC; Harmanpreet Kaur to lead

BCCI unveils 15-member Women's T20 World Cup squad led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana as deputy. India to face Pakistan on June 14.

"India will look to build on their momentum and chase more silverware at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 - BCCI"

New Delhi, May 2

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, with Harmanpreet Kaur named captain and Smriti Mandhana as her deputy.

Fresh off their 50-over World Cup triumph, India will look to build on their momentum and chase more silverware at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on June 12.

Kaur, leading India for the fifth time at the tournament, will be eager to guide her side to the coveted title, having come close on several occasions before narrowly missing out.

The skipper will be supported in the batting lineup by key players in Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh, while the bowling responsibilities will largely rest on the shoulders of Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh. Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur were not available for selection owing to injuries.

India will kick off their campaign on 14 June against Pakistan, where they are a part of Group A alongside Australia, Bangladesh, the Netherlands and South Africa.

The T20 World Cup squad was unveiled by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, chief selector Amita Sharma, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and head coach Amol Muzumdar.

India will get another opportunity to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the Women's World Cup when they face England in a three-match T20I series from May 28 to June 2. The selectors also named the squad for the one-off Test against England, scheduled to be played at Lord's.

India's squad for three T20Is against England and the Women's T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), 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.

India's squad for the one-off Test: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Pratika Rawal, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandini Sharma, Harleen Deol, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare and Sneh Rana.

- ANI

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Sarah B
So proud of the Indian women's team! 🏏 They've come such a long way since the 2017 World Cup. Playing Pakistan first is always intense but I think the girls can handle it. Just hope the selectors have picked a balanced attack - pace bowling against Australia on good pitches worries me.
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Priya S
Nice mix of youth and experience in the squad! Shafali Verma is a match-winner on her day. But honestly, I feel our middle order collapses too often in T20s. Adding Bharti Fulmali and Shree Charani is interesting - hope they get chances in the England series to prove themselves. 🤞
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James A
Good squad selection but I think India needs more consistent death bowlers. In T20s, matches are often decided in the last 5 overs. Renuka Singh is good but she needs support. Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil have to step up. Also, no Amanjot Kaur due to injury is a setback.
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Michael C
Exciting times for Indian women's cricket! They're the ODI World Champions now, so the expectation is high. The Test at Lord's is a great bonus - we don't get to see women's Tests often. But honestly, the T20 squad missing some punch in the lower order. Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh will need to score quick runs.
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Siddharth J
Finally the BCCI is giving women's cricket more attention! This squad looks solid but I'm a bit surprised that someone like Tanuja Kanwar wasn't considered for the spin department. Still, Harmanpreet is the best captain

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