India captain Harmanpreet Kaur faces squad balance challenges following Amanjot Kaur's long-term back injury. The team has called up Bharti Fulmali and Radha Yadav to fill the void ahead of the upcoming England series and the T20 World Cup.
India announced their 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 despite making the Test squad. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Bharti Fulmali, Nandini Sharma and Shree Charani earned places, while Radha Yadav retained her spot. Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur were unavailable due to injuries.
India have announced their 15-member squad for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England, featuring the return of Yastika Bhatia from ACL surgery and the notable omission of Pratika Rawal from the T20 squad. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side balances established stars with emerging talent, including Bharti Fulmali, Nandini Sharma, and left-arm spinner Shree Charani. Rawal has been included in the one-off Test squad at Lord's instead, along with Harleen Deol.
