The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand on Thursday. Despite speculation surrounding her future after India’s early exit from the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Harmanpreet Kaur will retain her captaincy.
The selection committee reaffirmed their trust in Harmanpreet’s leadership skills for this important series, backed by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana. The matches will take place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium as part of the ICC Women’s Championship series.
The squad features experienced players like Deepti Sharma and Jemimah Rodrigues, alongside promising newcomers such as Sayali Satgare and Priya Mishra. Notably, wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh is unavailable due to her 12th standard board exams, while Asha Sobhana is nursing an injury, and seasoned all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been rested.
India Women’s Squad for New Zealand ODI Series: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, D Hemalatha, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Sayali Satgare, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Tejal Hasabnis, Saima Thakor, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil.
This series serves as a crucial opportunity for India Women to build momentum ahead of the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup. For New Zealand, securing points is vital as they aim for qualification for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. As both teams prepare for a spirited contest, the stakes are high, and it’s time for Harmanpreet and her squad to prove themselves and move past the disappointments of the recent T20 World Cup.
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