Mumbai, May 2 -- India have announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur backing the contingent as favourites heading into the tournament, expressing confidence in the team's ability to deliver.

The tournament is set to get underway on June 12 in England and Wales, where India will look for their maiden ICC trophy in the shortest format, after reigning supreme in last year's 50-over Cricket World Cup.

India will kick off their campaign on 14 June against Pakistan, where they are a part of Group A alongside Australia, Bangladesh, the Netherlands and South Africa.

"I will definitely rate this team as favourites and the team we picked today, they have the calibre to become champions....