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Nandini Sharma: The 15-member Team India has been announced for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The command of the team has been handed over to Harmanpreet Kaur. Whereas, Smriti Mandhana will be seen in the role of vice-captain. Most of the players in the team have been selected as expected, but one name has attracted everyone’s attention. This is the name of fast bowler Nandini Sharma, the emerging face of Indian cricket.

Who is Nandani Sharma?

Indian female fast bowler Nandini Sharma was born on September 20, 2001 in Chandigarh. She made headlines by performing brilliantly for Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League 2026. She is the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in the Women’s Premier League. Apart from this, he had created history by taking 5 wickets for 33 runs in the same match. Due to this strong performance, he was selected in Team India for the T20 World Cup 2026.

Did not debut for Team India

Let us tell you, 25 year old Nandini Sharma has not yet made her international debut for Team India. She has been seen playing only in the Women’s Premier League. However, despite this, he was included in Team India for the T20 World Cup 2026. In WPL 2026, he performed brilliantly and took 17 wickets in 10 matches. Let us tell you, in the history of the Women’s Premier League, this was the best performance of an Indian bowler in a season and she has been rewarded for this performance.

Why did you get the chance?

In the press conference held after the announcement of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2026, captain Harmanpreet Kaur explained the reason behind including Nandini in the team. Harmanpreet told that, Amanjot Kaur and Kashvi Gautam are injured and that is why Nandini Sharma has been given a chance. England is hosting the T20 World Cup 2026. The pitch there proves to be helpful for fast bowlers. In such a situation, Nandani Sharma can prove to be a better option.