India retain Harmanpreet as captain for Asiad despite underwhelming World Cup campaign
Harmanpreet Kaur has been retained as captain of the Indian women's cricket team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, despite a disappointing performance at the T20 World Cup. The squad features minor changes, including the inclusion of G. Kamalini and the return of Shreyanka Patil, as the team looks to defend its gold medal.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the internal management and strategic direction of Indian women's cricket as the team prepares for major international tournaments and the 2028 Olympics.
Harmanpreet Kaur was on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) retained as captain of a largely predictable 15-member India squad for this year's Asian Games in Japan despite the side's earlier-than-expected exit from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England.
The report is a straightforward sports news summary detailing squad selection and tournament context without editorializing.
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