AUS-W vs IND-W: Who are the five uncapped players picked in India’s squad for the one-off Test against Australia?

BCCI handed maiden India Test call-ups to five new generation players for AUS-W vs IND-W after their consistent performances at domestic level.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member women’s squad for one-off Test against Australia. The test is scheduled to be played at the WACA, Perth, from March 6 to 9, 2026.

The Perth Test will be played after a six-match white-ball series comprising three T20Is and three ODIs, starting February 15 in Sydney. The Test also holds special significance as it is expected to be part of Australian legend Alyssa Healy’s retirement series, adding emotional weight to the contest.

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy, the squad features a mix of experienced campaigners and exciting new faces, with five players receiving their maiden Test call-ups.

5 uncapped players handed maiden India call-ups

Pratika Rawal

One of the most talked-about inclusions, Pratika Rawal’s Test call-up was widely anticipated following her sensational run in ODIs. The opener has amassed 1110 runs in 24 ODIs at an average of 50.45, including two centuries and seven fifties.

Pratika’s selection also confirms a full recovery from the ankle injury that sidelined her during the latter stages of last year’s Women’s ODI World Cup. Interestingly, Rawal is not part of India’s white-ball tour but will feature exclusively in the Test setup.

Amanjot Kaur

All-rounder Amanjot Kaur continues her upward trajectory with a maiden Test selection. Known for her seam bowling and lower-order hitting, Amanjot impressed selectors with her all-round performances during the World Cup, making her a valuable option in overseas- conditions.

Kranti Gaud

The right-arm pacer Kranti Gaud has been rewarded for her consistency and control with the ball. Her ability to extract movement and maintain discipline in longer spells makes her a promising prospect for red-ball cricket, especially on bouncy Australian surfaces. Gaud, too, had been impressive in the ICC Women’s World Cup taking crucial wickets with the new ball.

Vaishnavi Sharma

The 20-year-old left-arm spinner first came into the spotlight during India’s U19 World Cup triumph in early 2025. She made her senior debut in December against Sri Lanka in T20Is and has already shown maturity beyond her years. Her Test selection signals India’s intent to invest in youth for the longer format.

Sayali Satghare

Medium pacer Sayali Satghare earns her maiden call-up after impressive performances in domestic cricket and limited opportunities at the franchise level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Her inclusion adds depth to India’s pace-bowling resources.

India’s Women’s squad for AUS-W vs IND-W one-off Test

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare.

With these five uncapped players, the BCCI signal a clear shift towards building bench strength and future-ready combinations as they gear up for a challenging Test against Australia at Perth.

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