Chandigarh’s pace bowler Nandini Sharma has earned another major recognition with her selection in the Indian women’s squad for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa, comprising one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is in December 2026.
The Indian team will begin the tour with a one-off Test at Gqeberha on December 9 followed by three ODIs in Paarl, Cape Town and Bloemfontein. The tour will conclude with three T20Is at Benoni and Potchefstroom.
Earlier this year, she created history by becoming the first player from the UT Cricket Association (UTCA) to be named in India’s Test squad for the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground. However, she is yet to make her Test debut.
Welcoming Nandini’s selection, UTCA President Saraansh Tandon said, “Nandini’s selection in both the Test and ODI squads for the South Africa tour is a matter of immense pride for Chandigarh and UTCA. Her journey from domestic cricket to Lord’s and now being selected for an all-format overseas tour reflects her hard work, discipline and consistent performances. We are confident that she will continue to make Chandigarh and the country proud.”
