India’s Women’s Test, ODI, T20I squads for South Africa tour officially announced, Jemimah Rodrigues returns

India has officially announced its Test, ODI, and T20I squads for the multi-format tour of South Africa scheduled for December 2026. Opener Smriti Mandhana will serve as the captain across all three squads, with Deepti Sharma named vice-captain for the Test and ODI formats, while Shafali Verma will be the deputy for the T20I matches. Jemimah Rodrigues has returned to the national setup after recovering from a hamstring injury.

The tour begins with a one-off Test match in Gqeberha on December 9. It will be followed by a three-match ODI series running from December 16 to December 22 across Paarl, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein. The tour concludes with a three-match T20I series scheduled from December 26 to December 30, taking place in Benoni and Potchefstroom.