BCCI has unveiled squads for India's women's team ahead of key upcoming assignments, blending experience with fresh talent.
The senior side gears up for a one-off Test against Australia, while India A prepares for the ACC Rising Stars Women's Asia Cup in Thailand.
India Women for Australia Test
Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the side, with Smriti Mandhana as deputy, in the one-off Test at Perth Stadium from March 6-9, 2026. Amanjot Kaur and Pratika Rawal earn maiden Test call-ups, joining stalwarts like Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma to challenge the hosts on their turf. Young spinner Vaishnavi Sharma has also got her maiden call-up, while Shreyanka Patil remains out of the side for injury.
Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues,
Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare.
India A for ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup
Radha Yadav takes charge of the India A squad for the T20 event, featuring emerging prospects like Vrinda Dinesh and Anushka Sharma. Deeya Yadav and Mamta M's involvement hinges on fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Minnu Mani and Prema Rawat have also been called up for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, while veteran Humaira Kaazi has also been included.
Squad: Humairaa Kaazi, Vrinda Dinesh, Anushka Sharma, Deeya Yadav, Tejal Hasabnis, Nandani Kashyap (WK), Mamta M (WK), Radha Yadav (C), Sonia Mendhiya, Minnu Mani, Tanuja Kanwer, Prema Rawat, Saima Thakor, Jintamani Kalita, Nandani Sharma.
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