New Delhi: Indian Captain Harman Preet Kaur Taslim Jot Kaur’s injury poses a major problem for the team ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup in England, but he is hopeful of being able to replace him if required.Sam bowling all-rounder Amanjot has been ruled out for four to five months with a back injury after missing India’s recent T20I series in South Africa. Harmanpreet explained how important Amanjot is to the team.“Amanjot was our key player. Unfortunately, he is not available. He is now out of cricket for the next four to five months,” Harmanpreet said.“In his place, it was very difficult to find someone like him who could fill that position.”India has now turned towards Indian floriculture. Radha Yadav To strengthen the squad. Bharti retained his place after a limited stint in South Africa, while veteran spinner Radha returned to the T20I set-up after a strong home performance.
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Radha’s return also comes after injuries to Aman Jot and Kushvi Gautam, who will undergo knee surgery. Harmanpreet said that the team management is trying to create the best possible balance with the available players.“But still, we are trying – Bharti, every chance she got, she tried to prove herself. We got Radha back in the team because she is also an all-rounder who can contribute with bat, ball and field,” the skipper added.“So, it was very difficult to find a replacement for Aman Jot. But now, we are trying to balance the team with whatever players were available so that whenever we need someone, they are ready for us.”The skipper also defended the bowling attack after South Africa’s recent series defeat, saying that a bad series should not praise a team.“This was the only series where our bowling didn’t quite click… In a series, I can’t judge my players,” he explained.Harmanpreet added that the upcoming camp and England series will help India regain momentum ahead of the World Cup. He also praised India’s Philly and uncapped fast bowler Nandini Sharma for earning their chances through strong domestic and WPL performances.
India Women’s Squad for 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup and T20I Series against England
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shifali Verma, Jemima Rodrigues, Bharti Filmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Shri Charani, Yesthika Bhatia, Nandini Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil.
