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Bharti Fulmali Earns Maiden India Call-Up for Women's Australia Tour

The BCCI has announced the India Women's squads for their upcoming tour of Australia in February-March. The tour will feature three T20Is followed by three ODIs, with a one-off Test match also scheduled. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy across both white-ball formats. A notable inclusion is batter Bharti Fulmali, who has received her maiden call-up to the national T20I squad.

Key Points: India Women's Squad for Australia T20I & ODI Series Announced

  • Bharti Fulmali's maiden India call-up
  • Harmanpreet Kaur to lead in ODIs & T20Is
  • Smriti Mandhana named vice-captain
  • Tour includes 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs & a Test
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India announces squads for ODI, T20I series against Australia Women

BCCI announces India Women's squads for Australia tour. Harmanpreet Kaur to lead, Smriti Mandhana vice-captain. Bharti Fulmali gets maiden T20I call-up.

"Batter Bharti Fulmali gets a maiden India call-up as she has been included in the T20I squad for the Women in Blue."

New Delhi, January 17

The Board of Control for Cricket in India have named the India Women's squads for their tour of Australia in February-March. Batter Bharti Fulmali gets a maiden India call-up as she has been included in the T20I squad for the Women in Blue.

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead defending ODI World Cup champions against Australia in both T20Is and ODIs, while Smriti Mandhana will act as Harmanpreet's deputy, according to a BCCI media advisory.

India's tour of Australia will kick off with three T20Is followed by three ODIs. The T20I series begins on 15 February 2026, with the first match at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting, followed by the second T20I on 19 February at Manuka Oval, Canberra. The third and final T20I will be played on 21 February at the Adelaide Oval.

The ODI leg of the tour starts on February 24 with the first ODI at the AB Field in Brisbane before the series moves to Hobart for the second ODI on February 27, and the third ODI on 1 March, both at Bellerive Oval.

Both teams will also feature in a one-off Test at the Perth Stadium. India's squad for the red-ball fixture is yet to be announced.

Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Shreyanka Patil

Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol.

India Women last featured in a five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka at home, where the hosts defeated the Asian counterparts by 5-0.

- ANI

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Priya S
A bit surprised to see Harleen Deol only in the ODI squad and not the T20I one. She brings a lot of energy on the field. Anyway, best of luck to Harmanpreet and the team! Playing in Australia is always a tough challenge. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Solid squads. The core of Harmanpreet, Smriti, Jemimah, and Deepti is our strength. My only concern is the pace bowling department in Australian conditions. Renuka Thakur will have to lead the attack brilliantly. Let's go, Women in Blue! 💙
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in Sydney, I'm thrilled the first T20I is at the SCG! Will definitely be there to support the Indian team. The schedule is packed – three T20Is, three ODIs, and a Test. A proper, full tour. Can't wait!
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, I think the selection for the spin department could have been better. We are playing in Australia, not at home. Would have liked to see a bit more variety. Hope the team management has a clear plan. Best wishes regardless!
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Kavya N
So happy for Bharti! She has been scoring runs consistently in the domestic circuit. This is a well-deserved opportunity. The team looks good on paper. Now it's about executing the plans on the field. All the best, girls! Make us proud. 🇮🇳

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