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BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia Confident in India's Women's T20 WC Squad

The BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup. Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed confidence in the team, citing their recent 50-over World Cup triumph. India will play a T20I series in England before the tournament to acclimatize to conditions. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team for the fifth time, aiming to win the title.

Key Points: India Women's T20 WC Squad: BCCI Secretary Expresses Confidence

  • India announces 15-member squad for Women's T20 World Cup
  • BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expresses confidence in team
  • India to play T20I series in England before tournament
  • Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India for fifth time
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"We have prepared a strong team": BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expresses confidence in India's T20 WC squad

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia says India has prepared a strong team for the Women's T20 World Cup, citing recent 50-over World Cup win and pre-tournament matches in England.

"We have prepared a strong team. We hope they will do excellently well. - Devajit Saikia"

Mumbai, May 2

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed confidence in the team selected for the Women's WC, saying the team is strong and well-prepared.

He highlighted that the matches in England before the tournament will help players adapt to conditions, and added that the confidence from last year's World Cup triumph will give the team a positive mindset and a winning habit in competition.

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.

"We have prepared a strong team. We hope they will do excellently well. With matches before the World Cup, the Indian team will get fully acclimatised to English conditions. I am sure that with the confidence they are carrying after the World Cup win last year, they will be travelling with a positive mindset. They have got a taste of success, and that is very important. If you start winning, that has to become a habit," Saikia told the reporters.

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.

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.

Harmanpreet Kaur, set to lead India at the tournament for the fifth time, will be determined to finally secure the title after several near misses. She will have strong support in the batting lineup from Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh, while the bowling attack will rely heavily on Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh. Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur were unavailable for selection due to injuries.

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.

- ANI

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Priya S
I'm glad they're playing in England before the tournament. That acclimatization is crucial. But I wish the BCCI had given more exposure to young players like Shree Charani in domestic matches first. Still, this squad looks balanced.
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Sarah B
India's women's team has come so far. From being underdogs to world champions, they've inspired a generation. I hope they go all the way in the T20 WC too. The bowling attack looks solid with Deepti and Renuka.
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Vikram M
"Winning becomes a habit" – Saikia is absolutely right. After the ODI WC, the team has that killer instinct. My only concern is the middle order against strong bowling attacks like Australia. But with Jemimah and Richa, we have quality.
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Michael C
Great squad selection. A good mix of experience and youth. I'm particularly excited to see Shreyanka Patil - she's been impressive in domestic cricket. The Test at Lord's is also massive for women's cricket.
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Neha E
Kashvee Gautam's absence due to injury is disappointing. She would have added pace in the bowling attack. But overall, this is a strong squad. Hope Harmanpreet leads from the front and brings home the T20 trophy this time! 🙌
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David E

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