Squad Announced Under Harmanpreet’s Leadership

The team led by Harmanpreet Kaur includes key players such as Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Renuka Singh Thakur.

Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the vice-captain of the team. Young talents like Bharti Fulmali and Nandini Sharma have also earned a place in the squad.

Amanjot Kaur Left Out Due to Injury

Star all-rounder Amanjot Kaur has not been included in the squad. She has been out of action for the past several months due to a back injury.

Speaking about her absence, captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that Amanjot is an important player but currently unavailable. She added that replacing a player like Amanjot is difficult, but the team is trying to maintain the right balance. As part of that effort, Radha Yadav has been brought back into the squad as an all-round option.

Tournament Details

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026.

  • Total Teams: 12
  • Total Matches: 33
  • Format: New 12-team structure

The opening match will be played between England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham on June 12, while the final will take place at Lord’s on July 5, 2026.

India Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

  • Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
  • Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain)
  • Shafali Verma
  • Jemimah Rodrigues
  • Bharti Fulmali
  • Deepti Sharma
  • Richa Ghosh
  • Shri Charani
  • Yastika Bhatia
  • Nandini Sharma
  • Arundhati Reddy
  • Renuka Singh Thakur
  • Kranti Goud
  • Shreyanka Patil
  • Radha Yadav