Cricket enthusiasts in India celebrate the official squad announcement for the women’s team’s solitary Test against Australia, captained by the indomitable Harmanpreet Kaur. The four-day affair kicks off on March 6, 2026, at the iconic Perth Stadium.
Selectors reward consistency by recalling Pratikar Raval, whose World Cup exploits were cut short by injury. JI Kamalini’s tour omission sees Uma Chettri elevated, securing berths in all three formats for the Australia series.
Stats highlight Australia’s edge: 4 wins from 11 Tests against India’s 1, with 7 draws. Yet, India’s 2023 victory lingers as a beacon of hope.
The tour blueprint features T20Is first, then ODIs, saving the Test for last—a strategic buildup to the longest format.
India’s Test XI hopefuls: Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chettri (wk), Pratikar Raval, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare.
On the developmental front, India ‘A’ for Thailand’s ACC Rising Star Asia Cup (T20s) is led by Radha Yadav. Squad: Humaira Kazi, Vrinda Dinesh, Anushka Sharma, Diya Yadav, Tejal Hasabnis, Nandani Kashyap (wk), Mamta M (wk), Sonia Mendhia, Minnu Mani, Tanuja Kanwar, Prema Rawat, Saima Thakur, Jintamani Kalita, Nandani Sharma. Fitness tests loom for two probables.
This lineup promises fireworks, blending battle-hardened stars with fresh faces poised to script new chapters in Indo-Aussie rivalry.