Delhi: The picture for the Indian women’s cricket team’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign has become clearer. The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the 15-member squad for the tournament on Sunday (August 2). As expected, Harmanpreet Kaur has once again been named captain of the team, while Smriti Mandhana will serve as vice-captain.
India’s performance in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup was below expectations, failing to reach the semifinals. Following this, there was much debate about Harmanpreet’s captaincy, but the selectors remain confident in Harmanpreet Kaur.
Expressed confidence in Harmanpreet again
The BCCI has assembled a balanced mix of experienced players and young talent. The team includes players like Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Renuka Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Nandani Sharma, and Kranti Goud.
Richa Ghosh and G. Kamalini will be responsible for wicketkeeping duties. In the bowling department, Renuka Thakur, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy will be expected to perform well.
Pratika Rawal did not find a place in the main team
Delhi’s young batsman Pratika Rawal has been left out of the main squad but has been included in the reserves. Uma Chhetri, Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare, and Minnu Mani are also on the reserve list. If any player gets injured or a replacement is needed during the tournament, these players could be considered for a chance.
The tournament will begin in late August.
According to the BCCI, the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will be held from late August to mid-September. The tournament will be played in a T20 format and will feature a total of eight teams. The Asian Cricket Council will release the full match schedule soon.
šØ INDIA ANNOUNCE THEIR SQUAD FOR THE WOMEN’S ASIA CUP 2026. š®š³š( Source- Cricinfo)
ā Prema Rawat retains her place after impressing at the T20 World Cup.
ā Yastika Bhatia misses out once again.
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ā Sonu Jaat ā¢ Cricket (@TheSonuJaat) August 2, 2026
India women’s cricket team squad for Asia Cup 2026:Ā
Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shefali Verma, Jemima Rodriguez, Bharti Phulmali, Dipti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), G.K. Kamalini (wicketkeeper), Arundhati Reddy, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Sri Charni, Renuka Thakur, Nandini Sharma and Kranti Goud.
Reserve players: Pratika Rawal, Uma Chhetri (wicketkeeper), Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare and Minnu Mani.