India has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur set to lead the side and Smriti Mandhana named as her deputy. The tournament begins on September 30, with India opening their campaign against Sri Lanka at home.

The biggest talking point from the announcement is the omission of star opener Shafali Verma. Despite her strong performances in the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy and India A matches, selectors left her out of the squad, citing consistency issues. Meanwhile, pacer Renuka Singh Thakur makes her return to the national team after recovering from a foot injury and will spearhead India’s bowling attack.

Selectors have rewarded recent domestic and international performers, including Harleen Deol and Pratika Rawal, while newcomers Kranti Gaud and Sree Charani earned call-ups after impressing in the recent England series. Amanjot Kaur, though part of the World Cup squad, has been rested for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, which begins on September 14 in Mullanpur and will serve as preparation for the World Cup.

India’s Squad for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Sneh Rana. Standby: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawal, Priya Mishra, Uma Chetry, Mnnu Mani, Sayali Satghare.