Harmanpreet Kaur to Lead India at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Check Full List of Players HERE!

On May 2, 2026, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a major update on the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. It has officially announced a 15-member squad for the tournament, scheduled to take place in England and Wales this June. With Harmanpreet Kaur as the lead, the opening batter, Smriti Mandhana, is taking up the role of Deputy. 

Led by chief selector Amita Sharma, the selection committee opted for a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent. The team comprises a trio of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana at the top. Roll your eyes over for more details. 

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur to Lead 15-Member Squad

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 202 includes players who have impressed in recent domestic and international outings, including Bharti Fulmali, Shree Charani, and Kranti Gaud. The wicketkeeping duties have been assigned to Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia, providing the management with flexibility in the middle order. What shocked the audience was the fact that all-rounder Amanjot Kaur’s name is missing from the squad. Take a look at the complete list of players.

1. Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
2. Smriti Mandhana
3. Shafali Verma
4. Jemimah Rodrigues
5. Bharti Fulmali
6. Deepti Sharma
7. Richa Ghosh
8. Shree Charani
9. Yastika Bhatia
10. Nandani Sharma
11. Arundhati Reddy
12. Renuka Singh
13. Kranti Gaud
14. Shreyanka Patil 
15. Radha Yadav

India has secured a position in Group 1 alongside defending finalists Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands. The Women in Blue will launch their campaign with a high-profile fixture against Pakistan at Edgbaston on 14 June.