India has announced a balanced 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, blending experience with fresh talent as they aim for their maiden title. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the side, continuing to lead a settled unit. The batting lineup remains stable with Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues forming the core.
All-round responsibilities will be anchored by Deepti Sharma, while Radha Yadav strengthens the spin department. The pace attack will be led by Renuka Singh. Behind the stumps, Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia provide reliable wicketkeeping options, offering flexibility in team combinations.
Fresh faces add depth
India has also included several new names, with Bharti Fulmali, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, and Kranti Gaud earning their maiden T20 World Cup call-ups. Their selection highlights a forward-looking approach while maintaining squad balance.\
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Additionally, Shreyanka Patil and Arundhati Reddy add further depth to the all-round and bowling departments. The team will play a preparatory series in England ahead of the tournament, which begins on June 12, helping them acclimatise to conditions.
Full squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 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.
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India’s squad reflects continuity, depth, and balance, positioning them as strong contenders for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.
