India Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announcement Highlights: Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur miss out due to injury as BCCI names 15-member squad

India named their 15-member squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, with Yastika Bhatia returning after ACL surgery and Pratika Rawal missing out on the T20 setup. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Bharti Fulmali, Nandini Sharma and Shree Charani earned spots, while Radha Yadav retained her place. Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur were unavailable due to injuries.

India Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announcement Live Updates: India’s squad for Test against England at Lord’s

1) Harmanpreet Kaur [C]
2) Smriti Mandhana [VC]
3) Shafali Varma
4) Jemimah Rodrigues
5) Pratika Rawal
6) Deepti Sharma
7) Richa Ghosh (WK)
8) Sree Charani
9) Yastika Bhatia (WK)
10) Nandini Sharma
11) Harleen Deol
12) Renuka Thakur
13) Kranti Gaud
14) Sayali Satghare
15) Sneh Rana

India Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announcement Live Updates: Here is the confirmed squad

India's squad for the Women's T20 World Cup, to be played in England from June 14, and the preceding T20I series against England

Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandini Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundahti Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav

India Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announcement Live Updates: Radha Yadav and the battle for limited spots

The uncertainty surrounding several experienced names has added another fascinating layer to the selection discussion. Radha Yadav’s situation, in particular, has generated debate because of her strong all-round performances despite her absence from India’s T20I setup after the England series last year.

Radha was instrumental in India’s previous success in England, taking six wickets during a T20I series victory. Since then, she has continued to excel domestically and in franchise cricket. During RCB’s victorious WPL 2026 campaign, she contributed useful runs and maintained her value as a versatile player.

Her performances for India A and West Zone were even more impressive, where she produced significant runs and wickets across tournaments. Despite these achievements, competition remains intense, with players like Sneh Rana and G Kamalini also fighting for limited spots.

The selectors now face a difficult decision between rewarding current domestic form and maintaining continuity with players who have already been part of the international setup.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: Pace bowling options and injury concerns

Fast bowling options and injury concerns are also expected to play a major role in shaping the final squad composition. Amanjot Kaur’s likely absence due to a back injury has potentially opened the door for younger pace bowlers to make a late push for selection.

Among the names attracting attention is Nandni Sharma, who impressed during WPL 2026 with Delhi Capitals through her aggressive pace and disciplined performances.

Kashvee Gautam, who debuted during the South Africa tour, is another player selectors may seriously consider if India opts for additional seam options for English conditions. Reports suggest the selectors may expand the squad for the pre-World Cup T20I series against England from the standard 15 to 17 or 18 players, allowing more experimentation before the main tournament begins.

Such a move could benefit fringe players like Vaishnavi Sharma and other developing talents.

The England tour will therefore serve as both preparation and a final audition for players hoping to cement their place in India’s World Cup plans.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: Young players push for World Cup selection

One of the most closely watched aspects of the selection meeting will be how the management evaluates recent experiments carried out during the South Africa tour.

The series saw extensive rotation, with several players receiving opportunities while senior figures like vice-captain Smriti Mandhana were rested. Young batting all-rounder Anushka Sharma and left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma both impressed after receiving their debut caps, while experienced finisher Bharti Fulmali returned to the setup after a long absence and showed signs of regaining her touch. Their performances have created fresh competition for places in the 15-member World Cup squad.

The selectors, led by Amita Sharma, now face the challenge of balancing experience with emerging talent. England’s own strategy of including multiple left-arm spinners in their plans may also influence India’s thinking, particularly regarding Vaishnavi’s inclusion.

The willingness to experiment in recent months suggests India is aiming to build a flexible squad capable of adapting quickly to English conditions and varied match situations.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: India’s search for a maiden T20 World Cup title

As India prepares to announce its squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, the spotlight is firmly on the selection committee and the difficult choices ahead.

The tournament, set to be played in England from June 12 to July 5, represents another major opportunity for India to secure its maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title.

Expectations are naturally high after Harmanpreet Kaur’s side captured the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup at home, ending a long wait for a global trophy in senior women’s cricket. However, India’s T20 journey has been far less consistent, with flashes of brilliance mixed with frustrating setbacks.

Recent series victories over Sri Lanka, England, and Australia showcased the team’s growing confidence and adaptability, but the heavy 4-1 defeat in South Africa exposed weaknesses, particularly in the bowling department. Saturday’s announcement is therefore expected to define not only the squad but also India’s broader ambitions in the shortest format.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: India eliminated in group stage

In the most recent 2024 edition, India was eliminated in the group stage, finishing third in Group A.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: Meeting Begins

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: India's world cup campaigns

India's best result in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup was a Runners-up finish in 2020 after reaching the final for the first time. Across nine editions, India has reached the knockout stages five times, making the semi-finals in 2009, 2010, 2018, and 2023, and the final in 2020.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: Mandhana, Shafali and Jemimah settled for top 3?

Since the last T20 World Cup, as many as eight players have featured in India’s top three, collectively scoring 2038 runs. Notably, 1858 of those runs have come from the trio of Mandhana, Shafali, and Jemimah, underlining their growing importance and consistency at the top of the order.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: Who will be India's opening duo?

India’s top order appears to have settled ahead of the tournament. Despite several experiments by the team management, it now seems likely that Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will open the innings, with Jemimah Rodrigues slotting in at No. 3.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: India will open campaign vs Pakistan

India women's team lifted the ODI World Cup in 2025, and will now set their sights on adding another title to their cabinet at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

India will begin their campaign on June 14 with a high-voltage clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: What are the dates of the remaining matches in the series?

The second and third T20Is will be played on May 30 and June 2, respectively.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: When does the T20I series against England begin?

The series starts on May 28, 2026.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: Will India Women play any matches before the T20 World Cup?

Yes, India Women will play a three-match T20I series against England in England before the World Cup.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: India's schedule

India's schedule:

June 14, 2026 – India vs Pakistan, Edgbaston, Birmingham – 7:00 PM IST

June 17, 2026 – India vs Netherlands, Headingley, Leeds – 7:00 PM IST

June 21, 2026 – India vs South Africa, Old Trafford, Manchester – 7:00 PM IST

June 25, 2026 – India vs Bangladesh, Old Trafford, Manchester – 7:00 PM IST

June 28, 2026 – India vs Australia, Lord’s, London – 7:00 PM IST

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: Who will attend the squad announcement meeting?

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur will be present at the squad announcement, along with selection committee chair Amita Sharma and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: When will the announcement take place?

The announcement is expected around 5 PM IST.

India Women's T20 World Cup Squad 2026 Live: Hello and welcome!

Hello and welcome to the live updates of India’s squad announcement for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.