Nandani Sharma Earns First Call-Up to Indian Women's T20 World Cup Squad
Who Is Nandani Sharma? Seamer Handed Maiden Indian Call-up After Stellar WPL Campaign
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Nandani Sharma, a 24-year-old seamer from Chandigarh, has been selected for India's squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales after an impressive performance in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, where she took 17 wickets. India will face tough competition in their group, including matches against Pakistan and Australia.
- 01Nandani Sharma received her first call-up to the Indian women's national team.
- 02She took 17 wickets during the WPL 2026, becoming a standout performer.
- 03Nandani made history as the first Indian bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul and a hat-trick in the WPL.
- 04India's group in the T20 World Cup includes Pakistan, South Africa, and Australia.
- 05The tournament will take place in England and Wales, starting with a match against Pakistan.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with Nandani Sharma, a 24-year-old seamer from Chandigarh, receiving her first call-up. Nandani's selection follows her stellar performance in the WPL 2026, where she claimed an impressive 17 wickets in just 10 matches, making her a key player for the Delhi Capitals. Notably, she became the first Indian bowler to achieve both a five-wicket haul and a hat-trick during the tournament. The Indian women's team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, will compete in a challenging group alongside Pakistan, The Netherlands, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Australia. Their campaign kicks off against Pakistan at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. Following that, they will play against the Netherlands at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, and face South Africa and Bangladesh at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, before concluding their group stage with a match against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
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Nandani Sharma's selection could inspire young cricketers in Chandigarh and across India, showcasing the potential for success in women's cricket.
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