Batter Harmanpreet Kaur was on Tuesday retained as India captain for this year's Asian Games in Japan following their early exit from the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the event, with opener Smriti Mandhana named vice-captain. Other squad members include Nandani Sharma, Shafali Verma, Kranti Gaud, Deepti Sharma and Bharti Fulmali, among others.