BCCI announces India Women’s squad for Australia Test (6-9 March 2026) and India A squad for ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup. Check full squads, schedule, and key players.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the India women’s squad for the upcoming only Test match against Australia and also revealed the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Women’s Asia Cup 2026.
India Women’s Squad for Australia Test
India women are gearing up for a multi-format series against Australia, which includes three T20Is, three ODIs, and a single Test match. The highly anticipated Test match is scheduled to be played from 6th to 9th March 2026 at the Perth Stadium. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team as captain, with Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain.
The Test squad features a mix of experienced and young talents, including Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Vaishnavi Sharma, and Sayali Satghare. Fans are eager to see which side dominates in this high-stakes contest.
India A Squad for ACC Rising Stars Women’s Asia Cup
In addition to the Australia Test squad, the BCCI has announced the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Women’s Asia Cup 2026. The squad includes promising names like 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, and Nandani Sharma.
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Deeya Yadav and Mamta’s participation will depend on fitness clearance. India A will kick off their campaign against the UAE on 13th February 2026, followed by matches against Pakistan A and Nepal on 15th and 17th February 2026.
Significance of the Announcement
With the international cricket calendar heating up, these squad announcements highlight BCCI’s focus on strengthening India’s women’s cricket teams across formats. Both the Test and ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup squads feature a blend of youth and experience, aiming to provide India a competitive edge on the international stage.
Fans will be keeping a close eye on the performances of stars like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues in the Australia Test, while the Rising Stars Asia Cup offers a platform for emerging talents to make their mark.
The upcoming matches mark a crucial phase as India continues its preparation for major ICC tournaments, while simultaneously nurturing the next generation of women cricketers.
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