The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced a powerhouse 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in England and Wales.
The wait is over! ⌛
🚨 Presenting #TeamIndia’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 🇮🇳
Let’s bring out the cheers for #WomenInBlue 🤩#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/vZTGtqeTZL
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) May 2, 2026
Veteran all-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to lead the side, while the prolific Smriti Mandhana has been named her deputy. The squad features a balanced mix of seasoned campaigners and exciting young talent, reflecting India’s ambition to clinch their first-ever T20 World Cup title.
The Official 15-Member Squad:
Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
Smriti Mandhana (VC)
Shafali Verma
Jemimah Rodrigues
Richa Ghosh (WK)
Deepti Sharma
Nandani Sharma
Arundhati Reddy
Kranti Gaud
Renuka Singh Thakur
Radha Yadav
Shree Charani
Yastika Bhatia
Bharti Fulmali
The 2026 edition, featuring 12 teams, kicks off on June 12, 2026. India is placed in a competitive group and will begin their campaign with a high-octane clash against Pakistan on June 14 at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
