The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-member Team India for the test against Australia. The team management has once again expressed confidence in the old captain. The young bowler has got a chance for the first time in the team. The only test between India and Australia will be played in Perth, Australia from 06 March.

So let us tell you that BCCI has released the Indian squad for the women’s test. Once again Harmanpreet Kaur has been given the command of the team. Young spinner Vaishnavi Sharma has entered the team. 20 year old Vaishnavi has played only T20 International format till now. Apart from this, Kranti Gaur has been kept in the team. Rest of the opening batsman Pratika Rawal has also got a chance.

Smriti Mandhana became the vice-captain

Like Harmanpreet, Smriti Mandhana has been made the vice-captain, that is, trust has once again been expressed on Mandhana for the vice-captaincy. Mandhana has played 7 Tests in her career so far, in which she has scored 629 runs. During this period, he has scored 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries.

Here’s a look at #TeamIndia‘s squad for the Only Test against Australia in Perth #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/I6mYnV3wdN

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 24, 2026

Vaishnavi Sharma’s luck shines in WPL

Vaishnavi Sharma has been made a part of Mumbai Indians in the fourth season of the Women’s Premier League being played these days. He made a lot of headlines by taking a wicket in the first over of his debut match, for which BCCI has rewarded him by including him in the Test squad of Team India. Now it will be interesting to see how she performs in Tests after T20 International.

India’s squad for test

Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Uma Chhetri (wicketkeeper), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Thakur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare.