India A Women's Cricket Team Set for England Tour with New Leadership
Harleen Deol And Anushka Sharma To Lead India A On England Tour As BCCI Announce Squads
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India A women's squads for an upcoming tour to England in June and July 2026. Anushka Sharma will captain the T20 team, while Harleen Deol will lead the ODI squad, aiming to provide young players with valuable international experience.
- 01Anushka Sharma appointed captain for T20 series against England A.
- 02Harleen Deol will lead the ODI squad after missing the T20 World Cup selection.
- 03Tour includes three T20 matches and three One-Day Internationals.
- 04Selectors focus on integrating young talent into the squads.
- 05The tour aims to strengthen India's player pool for future ICC tournaments.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squads for the India A women's cricket team for a tour to England scheduled for June and July 2026. Anushka Sharma, who made her international debut during India's recent tour of South Africa, will captain the T20 side, with Vrinda Dinesh as vice-captain. Harleen Deol has been named captain for the One-Day Internationals (ODIs), with Pratika Rawal serving as vice-captain. The tour will consist of three T20 matches, starting on June 20, 2026, in Northampton, followed by three ODIs beginning on June 28, 2026, in Hove. The selection committee has emphasized the inclusion of promising young players, such as G. Kamalini and Vaishnavi Sharma, who have recently played for the senior national team. The tour is seen as an important opportunity for these players to gain experience in international cricket, strengthening India's reserve bench ahead of future ICC tournaments. The blend of youth and experienced domestic performers aims to prepare a robust squad for upcoming challenges.
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The tour will provide young Indian cricketers with essential international exposure, helping to develop their skills and experience in competitive environments.
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