The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the Indian women's cricket team in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The tournament, hosted by England and Wales, is scheduled from June 12 to July 5, 2026. India enters the competition with confidence following their victory in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, where they defeated South Africa. The squad includes a strong pace attack featuring Renuka Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, and debutant Nandini Sharma. Unfortunately, all-rounders Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur were ruled out due to injuries. India will kick off their campaign against Pakistan in Birmingham on June 14. The team also announced its squad for a one-off Test against England, starting from July 10 at Lord's, with Kaur and Mandhana continuing their leadership roles.