India A Women's Multi-Day Squad Announced: Minnu Mani to Lead Against England A
Completing the lineup for the highly anticipated all-format home series, the BCCI Women's Selection Committee has officially announced the India A squad for the Multi-Day fixture against England A.
This four-day red-ball match is scheduled to take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, starting on December 19, 2026. The longest format provides a massive testing ground for domestic players looking to prove their temperament and stamina.
Minnu Mani Appointed as Captain for Red-Ball Cricket
The selectors have made a major strategic change in leadership for the red-ball format. Kerala's experienced all-rounder Minnu Mani has been handed the captaincy, taking over from Anushka Sharma, who led the white-ball squads. Minnu’s tactical awareness and ability to bowl long spells make her the perfect fit for this role.
Supporting her in the leadership group is Tejal Hasabnis, who has been officially named the Vice-Captain for this fixture.
Key Additions for the Longer Format
To handle the unique demands of four-day cricket, the management has tweaked the squad to build a solid top order. Technical batters like Shubha Satheesh, Purvaja Verlekar, and Henreitta Perera have been added to the mix.
The wicketkeeping department also sees an update. Uma Chetry has been brought in to share the duties alongside Shipra Giri, who impressively managed to secure a spot in all three formats (T20, One-Day, and Multi-Day) on this tour.
Full India A Women’s Multi-Day Squad (15-Member List)
Here is the complete, verified 15-player squad selected to take on England A in the longest format:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Minnu Mani | Captain (C) |
| Tejal Hasabnis | Vice-Captain (VC) |
| Shubha Satheesh | Batter |
| Priya Punia | Batter |
| Tanisha Singh | Batter |
| Purvaja Verlekar | Batter |
| Henreitta Perera | Batter |
| Shipra Giri | Wicketkeeper (WK) |
| Uma Chetry | Wicketkeeper (WK) |
| Shreyanka Patil | Bowler |
| Saima Thakor | Bowler |
| Akshita Bhagat | Bowler |
| Amisha Bahukandi | Bowler |
| Happy Kumari | Bowler |
| Shabnam Shakil | Bowler |
What to Expect from the Wankhede Clash?
Red-ball cricket in Mumbai usually offers early assistance to the fast bowlers before taking spin on days three and four. With a lethal bowling attack featuring Shreyanka Patil, Saima Thakor, and Shabnam Shakil, this India A team looks perfectly balanced. Fans can expect a fierce battle as these young Indian stars look to take 20 wickets and dominate the English visitors.
