India Women's cricket team prepares for Asia Cup and Asian Games

The Indian women's cricket team is preparing for two major upcoming competitions: the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai and the Asian Games 2026 in Japan.

For the Women’s Asia Cup, the squad is led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana. India enters the tournament as a dominant force, having won seven of the nine previous editions. The team's schedule includes matches against Thailand, Hong Kong, China, and Pakistan. Key performers noted for the 2026 season include Shafali Verma and bowler N Sree Charani.

In the Asian Games, India enters as the defending champions following their 2023 gold medal win. While the BCCI has selected a full-strength squad, the team faces a setback with experienced batter Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out due to a hamstring injury. As defending champions, India has already secured a spot in the quarterfinals. Within the squad, players like G Kamalini are expected to serve as backup options behind primary starters like Richa Ghosh.