India A Women's T20 Squad Announced for England A Tour 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Women's Selection Committee has officially revealed the India A squad that will take on England A in the upcoming all-format home series in 2026. The highly anticipated series is set to kick off with a high-voltage T20 leg at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune.
This tour promises to be a massive platform for emerging talents to showcase their skills against international-quality opposition. The selectors have put together a balanced 15-member T20 squad, heavily prioritizing current domestic form and T20 power-hitting capabilities.
Anushka Sharma Appointed Captain
In a major leadership move, Anushka Sharma has been handed the captaincy reins for the India A T20 side. Known for her tactical sharpness, she will be looking to lead this young unit from the front. Supporting her in the leadership group is the experienced all-rounder Minnu Mani, who has been named the Vice-Captain.
The squad features a strong batting core with the likes of Vrinda Dinesh and Tanisha Singh, while the spin and pace departments are bolstered by established names like Shreyanka Patil and Amanjot Kaur. For wicketkeeping duties, the management has trusted G Kamalini and Shipra Giri.
Full India A Women’s T20 Squad (15-Member List)
Here is the complete, official squad selected to face England A in the T20 series:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anushka Sharma | Captain (C) |
| Minnu Mani | Vice-Captain (VC) |
| Vrinda Dinesh | Batter |
| Tanisha Singh | Batter |
| Sanika Chalke | Batter |
| Niki Prasad | All-Rounder |
| G Kamalini | Wicketkeeper (WK) |
| Shipra Giri | Wicketkeeper (WK) |
| Amanjot Kaur | All-Rounder |
| Shreyanka Patil | Bowler |
| Vaishnavi Sharma | Bowler |
| Prema Rawat | Bowler |
| Saima Thakor | Bowler |
| Monica Patel | Bowler |
| Kashvee Gautam | Bowler |
(Note: Several players from this T20 squad, including captain Anushka Sharma, will also feature in the One-Day and Multi-Day formats later in the tour at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.)
With a perfect mix of aggressive batters, reliable all-rounders, and wicket-taking bowlers, this India A team looks completely ready to challenge the English side. Fans can expect a thrilling contest when the T20 series gets underway in Pune.
