India women's squad announced for 2026 Asian Games cricket tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:29 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member women's squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, set to compete from September 17 to 22. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the team, with Smriti Mandhana named vice-captain. The squad sees the inclusion of Shreyanka Patil, contingent on fitness clearance. India aims to defend their title after winning gold in the last edition at Hangzhou in 2023. The competition will feature eight teams competing in a knockout format.
- •Harmanpreet Kaur leads the squad for a second consecutive Asian Games.
- •Smriti Mandhana serves as vice-captain.
- •Eight teams will compete in a knockout format.
- •Squad includes players like Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma.
- •Event scheduled from September 19 to October 4 in Japan.
- 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed India women's squad for 2026 Asian Games: Full list of players
"Find out the official 15-member Indian women's cricket squad announced by the BCCI for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, featuring G. Kamalini and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.
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