Anushka Sharma leads India A as squads for England A series unveiled
- Anushka Sharma captains India A in T20 and ODI legs
- Minnu Mani leads the multi‑day side
- Series includes three T20s, three ODIs and a four‑day match
- Matches will be played in Pune and Mumbai in Dec 2026
- Key all‑rounders Shreyanka Patil and Amanjot Kaur named in squads
All-rounder Minnu Mani will serve as the vice-captain for these limited-overs squads. G Kamalini and Shipra Giri are the designated wicket-keepers for both the T20 and One-Day teams.
Minnu Mani assumes the captaincy role for the single Multi-Day fixture. Tejal Hasabnis will act as the vice-captain for this four-day match. The One-Day squad also features Priya Punia and Tejal Hasabnis.
The T20 series begins in Pune on 30 November. The second match follows on 3 December, and the third takes place on 5 December. The opening match starts at 1 pm IST, with the remaining two scheduled for 6 pm IST.
The three-match One-Day series will be played in Mumbai on 8, 11, and 14 December. The first match begins at 9 am IST. The second and third matches are set to start at 2 pm IST.
A single Multi-Day fixture will commence on 19 December at the Wankhede Stadium. This final match of the tour begins at 9.30 am IST.
Key players named in the limited‑overs squads
Off-spin bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil returns to the setup after being left out of the India squad for the series against South Africa. She has been named in all three India A squads for the upcoming England A tour. All-rounder Amanjot Kaur, who recently rejoined the India T20I side following a lengthy injury absence, has also earned a selection for the T20 matches.
G Kamalini and Niki Prasad, both of whom feature in India's T20I squad for the series beginning 26 December, will also participate in the T20 and ODI legs against England A. Fast bowler Kashvee Gautam is set to bolster the white-ball squads. Gautam previously represented India in the April 2026 T20Is against South Africa, where she claimed one wicket across three appearances.
Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma, who was selected for the ODI series against South Africa, joins the T20 squad. Sanika Chalke, a recent pick by the Mumbai Indians during the 2027 Women’s Premier League auction, has secured a place in the T20 lineup.
Multi‑day squad lineup and specialist selections
Shubha Satheesh, who opened the batting with Punia in that match and has played two Tests, joins the multi-day squad.
Wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetry, previously in the white-ball squads against Australia A, joins the four-day team. The squad also includes Andhra batter Henreitta Perera and Goa batter Purvaja Verlekar.
Leadership roles confirmed across formats
Minnu Mani takes charge as captain of the multi-day squad. Mani also serves as Sharma’s deputy for the white-ball series. Tejal Hasabnis has been appointed vice-captain of the multi-day side.
Overall structure of the England A tour
The tour begins with three T20 matches starting on 30 November. Three One-Day matches follow, with play starting on 8 December.
Frequently Asked Questions
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