Indian women’s cricket has seen a steady stream of young talent emerge through domestic competitions, the WPL and international assignments in 2026. Several uncapped or recently capped players have made strong impressions at various levels of the game.
With the Indian side constantly looking to build on past success and keep the teams fresh and raring to go in all competitions and formats, five players in particular have caught the eye through their performances in the WPL, domestic T20 tournaments and early international appearances. Here is a look at each of them.
1. Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma is a 22-year-old middle-order batter and off-spinner from Madhya Pradesh who plays for Gujarat Giants in the WPL. She was the most expensive uncapped player at the 2026 WPL auction, acquired for ₹45 lakh, and went on to be the highest-scoring Indian batter for her side that season. She scored 177 runs in seven matches at an average of 25.28 and a strike rate of 129.19.
Her domestic record is equally strong: in the U-23 Trophy she scored 322 runs in eight innings, including two centuries, at a strike rate of 128.28. She was also part of the India A team that won the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars T20 tournament. Sharma earned her maiden T20I call-up for the five-match series against South Africa and made her debut in Durban in 2026. She was subsequently left out of India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad following the tour of Australia.
