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On November 11, 2026, the Women’s Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced three separate India A squads for an all-format home series against the touring England A women’s side.
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BCCI unveils India A Women’s squads for all-format series against England A
The tour features three Twenty20 matches, three One-Day games, and a standalone red-ball Multi-Day fixture. The announcement sets up a dynamic leadership structure: Anushka Sharma has been named captain of the India A team for both the T20 and One-Day formats, with Kerala star all-rounder Minnu Mani serving as vice-captain. Minnu Mani will then take over the captaincy duties for the concluding Multi-Day fixture, supported by Tejal Hasabnis as her vice-captain.
The tour kicks off in late November 2026, dividing its matches across two venues in Maharashtra. The action opens with the 20-over leg at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune, where the two sides will battle in three T20s on November 30, December 3, and December 6. Following the T20 segment, the series shifts entirely to Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium for the remainder of the tour. The three One-Day matches are scheduled for December 8, 11, and 14, followed by the four-day red-ball Multi-Day fixture starting December 19.
Dual Leadership: Anushka Sharma & Minnu Mani
The decision to split captaincy duties reflects a clear strategy by the selectors to develop a pipeline of leadership talent across formats:
Anushka Sharma (Limited-Overs Captain): Anushka steps into the leadership role for the 6-match white-ball leg. Known for her batting composure and aggressive approach in short-form cricket, she is tasked with leading a mix of international regulars and emerging domestic performers.
Minnu Mani (Multi-Day Captain & Limited-Overs VC): As one of India’s most dependable off-spinning all-rounders, Minnu Mani will act as deputy to Anushka during the T20 and One-Day matches before taking full charge of the red-ball squad. Her prior experience in senior international cricket and captaincy pedigree in domestic red-ball tournaments make her the natural pick to lead the multi-day team.
The selection committee drafted 15-player squads for each format, balancing experienced international figures with breakout domestic performers. Wicketkeeper Shipra Giri stands out as the only cricketer named in all three squads.
The T20 team features power-hitters and express seamers built for high-tempo cricket:Batters & All-Rounders: Vrinda Dinesh, Tanisha Singh, Sanika Chalke, Anushka Sharma (C), Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani (VC), Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Prema Rawat. Wicketkeepers: G Kamalini, Shipra Giri. Bowlers: Vaishnavi Sharma, Saima Thakor, Monica Patel, Kashvee Gautam.
The 50-over unit combines long-innings builders with middle-order depth:Batters & All-Rounders: Vrinda Dinesh, Tanisha Singh, Priya Punia, Anushka Sharma (C), Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani (VC), Tejal Hasabnis, Shreyanka Patil, Amisha Bahukandi. Wicketkeepers: G Kamalini, Shipra Giri. Bowlers: Shabnam Shakil, Saima Thakor, Akshita Bhagat, Kashvee Gautam.
The red-ball contingent includes proven long-format specialists: Batters & All-Rounders: Shubha Satheesh, Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, Purvaja Verlekar, Henreitta Perera, Tejal Hasabnis (VC), Minnu Mani (C), Shreyanka Patil, Amisha Bahukandi. Wicketkeepers: Shipra Giri, Uma Chetry. Bowlers: Saima Thakor, Akshita Bhagat, Happy Kumari, Shabnam Shakil.
Shreyanka Patil’s Return: Off-spin all-rounder Shreyanka Patil features across all three squad sheets. Left out of India’s senior roster for their tour of South Africa, this series gives Patil an immediate stage to press for national reinstatement. Shubha Satheesh in red-ball: Left-handed top-order batter Shubha Satheesh, who impressed on Test debut against England during the 2023–24 home season, headlines the multi-day batting group. Pace Talent: Fast bowlers Kashvee Gautam, Saima Thakor, and Shabnam Shakil offer strong seam depth across formats, giving India A the tools to test England A's batters on true surfaces in Pune and Mumbai
India A squad for T20
Vrinda Dinesh, Tanisha Singh, Sanika Chalke, Anushka Sharma [C], Niki Prasad, G Kamalini [WK], Shipra Giri [WK], Minnu Mani [VC], Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Vaishnavi Sharma, Prema Rawat, Saima Thakor, Monica Patel, Kashvee Gautam
India A squad for One-Day matches
Vrinda Dinesh, Tanisha Singh, Priya Punia, Anushka Sharma [C], Niki Prasad, G Kamalini [WK], Shipra Giri [WK], Minnu Mani [VC], Tejal Hasabnis, Shreyanka Patil, Amisha Bahukandi, Shabnam Shakil, Saima Thakor, Akshita Bhagat, Kashvee Gautam
India A squad for Multi-Day match
Shubha Satheesh, Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, Purvaja Verlekar, Henreitta Perera, Tejal Hasabnis [VC], Shipra Giri [WK], Uma Chetry [WK], Minnu Mani [C], Shreyanka Patil, Saima Thakor, Akshita Bhagat, Amisha Bahukandi, Happy Kumari, Shabnam Shakil
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