Australia A Women's tour: Yastika, Anushka to lead India A squads
The BCCI has announced the India A women's squads for the upcoming tour by Australia A, featuring T20, One-Day, and multi-day formats. Anushka Sharma and Yastika Bhatia have been named as captains for the various series, which will take place across three Indian cities.
Why it matters
This tour provides essential development opportunities for emerging players to gain experience in multiple formats against international competition.
Anushka Sharma will captain India A in the three-match T20 series, while Yastika Bhatia will lead the One-Day and multi-day teams, as the BCCI women's selection committee on Thursday (August 27, 2026) announced the squads for Australia A's upcoming tour of the country.
Sayali Satghare will be Anushka's deputy in the T20s, while Anushka will serve as vice-captain to Bhatia in both the One-Day and multi-day formats.
The tour starts on September 12 and comprises three T20s, three One-Day matches and a four-day multi-day fixture, with the T20 series to be played in New Chandigarh, the One-Day matches at the PCA Stadium in Mohali and the multi-day game in Dharamshala.
The T20s will be played on September 12, 15 and 17 in New Chandigarh.
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