Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has set the stage for the next generation of women cricketers by officially announcing a powerhouse 15-man squad India A team for upcoming Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026. going to be in Thailand The tournament, which runs from February 13 to 22, serves as an important bridge between domestic excellence and international stardom.
Radha Yadav is the captain of India A in the women’s category. asia cup rising stars 2026
The experienced all-rounder is leading the charge Radha Yadav. He has the experience of having more than 100 T20I wickets and a 2025 ODI World Cup The appointment of Radha, the winner, as captain signals India’s intention to retain its continental crown. His leadership will be crucial as India A looks to defend the title won during the inaugural edition hong kong three years ago. Known for her electric fielding and tactical acumen, Radha will lead a group that will have a mix of WPL stars and domestic veterans. Tournament for ‘Women in Blue’ to begin on February 13 united arab emiratesBut all eyes are already on this fierce competition Pakistan A On 15th February.
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IIndia’s 15-man squad: A mix of WPL firepower and young talent
The selection committee has drawn up a roster that particularly rewards recent form Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. The extraordinary inclusion also includes the 16-year-old sensation Diya YadavWho recently created history as the youngest debutant in WPL history. While Diya and Wicketkeeper Mamta M Having been included subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI Center of Excellence, his presence underlines the youth-centric vision of the team.
The batting department looks stronger with their inclusion. Vrinda Dinesh And Anushka SharmaThe latter has recently attracted attention with his aggressive strokeplay for Gujarat Giants. The spin department, a traditional Indian strength, remains lethal meenu mani And Tanuja Kanwar Backed by Radha As the defending champions, India A will enter the competition as favourites. However, with increasing powers Nepal And with the UAE in their group, the road to the final in Bangkok will require clinical consistency.
India A team for women asia cup Rising Star 2026:
Humaira Kazi, Vrinda Dinesh, Anushka Sharma, Dia Yadav, Tejal Hassabnis, Nandani Kashyap (wk), Mamta M (wk), Radha Yadav (captain), Sonia Mendhia, Minnu Mani, Tanuja Kanwar, Prema Rawat, Saima Thakor, Jintamani Kalita, Nandani Sharma.
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