Bihar Under-19 Girls Cricket Squad Named in Mumbai, Akshara Gupta Captains

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) convened a selection meeting in Mumbai on 5 October 2026 to finalize the Bihar Under‑19 women's cricket squad. The selection panel, consisting of Amita Sharma and Sulakshana Naik, evaluated performances from state‑level tournaments before naming a 15‑member team. Akshara Gupta was given the captaincy, while Julie was appointed vice‑captain, highlighting the depth of emerging talent in Bihar's junior women's cricket. The announcement signals a concerted effort by the state association to develop female cricketers and provide them with exposure in national age‑group competitions.