India announced the 15-member team for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026with a capless pacer Nandini Sharma earned his first international call-up. The global tournament is scheduled to be held in England from June 12 to July 5, and the announcement reflects the selectors’ balanced approach, combining proven match-winners with emerging talent.
Nandni Sharma has earned her maiden call-up for the 2026 T20 Women’s World Cup
The 24-year-old from Chandigarh impressed in her debut season in the Premier League, finishing as the top wicket-taker for Delhi Capitals with 17 scalps. His ability to strike at crucial moments and maintain discipline in the power plays and death overs has made him one of the most exciting fast bowling prospects in the domestic circuit.
Veteran all-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur She will captain the Indian side, marking her fifth stint as captain in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Harmanpreet, who has been a part of every edition since the tournament’s inception, brings invaluable experience and leadership stability to the team.
He will be supported by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana Shafali Verma and Jemima Rodrigues. Goalkeeper-leaning presence Richa Ghosh adds even more depth to the batting line-up. India also welcomed a wicket-keeper batsman Yastika Bhatia and left arm spinner Radha Yadavboth strengthen the balance of the squad after releasing the last quests.
Highlights of spin strength and staff balance
It looks especially strong in the spin department Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil Together with Radha, it forms a formidable trio. All three had impressive performances during the recent series against South Africa, providing India with plenty of wicketkeeping options in the middle overs.
In the pace department, along with Nandni, India will rely Renuka Thakur and Arundhati Reddywith the added support of emerging names such as Kranti Gaud. Voters prefer variety and adaptability, especially given English conditions.
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Significant defects and damages
While there are some fresh faces in the squad, a few familiar names have been left out. Kashvee Gautam due to an injury to his right knee, he was excluded from the fight. Players like this time Anushka Sharma, Uma Chetry, Vaishnavi Sharma and Amanjot Kaur They were also left out after their last tour to Australia.
The selectors, however, have shown faith in young talents like Shree Charani, while backing the core of the squad that has been consistently introduced in recent months.
India T20 World Cup Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Shreyanka Patil, Bharti Fulmali, Yastika Yastika Bhatiad, Nandhani Sharma,
India will begin their campaign with a high-stakes clash against Pakistan on June 14 in Birmingham. The teams in Group A will face Netherlands, South Africa, Bangladesh and Australia in the league stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled to be held at The Oval.
Before the tournament, the Indian team will undergo a warm-up camp, followed by a three-match T20I series. England. The same group of players was retained for the build-up series, ensuring continuity and team unity.
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