Harmanpreet Kaur to Captain India Women in White-Ball Series Against West Indies

India Women are ready to take the field as the BCCI announces squads for the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies. The series, beginning on December 15, includes three T20Is and three ODIs, providing the team a perfect opportunity to bounce back after recent struggles.

India Women’s T20I Squad: Mix of Experience and Youth

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the T20I squad, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy. Key players like Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh add firepower to the lineup. The selectors have also introduced promising youngsters, including Sajana Sajeevan, Priya Mishra, and Titas Sadhu, signaling a focus on building for the future.

The T20I series marks India’s first major assignment since their group-stage exit in the Women’s T20 World Cup earlier this year. Richa Ghosh and Uma Chetry will handle wicketkeeping duties. With a mix of experienced and emerging talent, the team will look to make a strong statement.

India Women T20I Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Nandini Kashyap, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sajana Sajeevan, Raghvi Bist, Renuka Singh Thakur, Priya Mishra, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav.

ODI Squad: A Balanced Unit
The ODI squad features Harmanpreet, Mandhana, and Deepti, with Harleen Deol and Rodrigues strengthening the middle order. Tejal Hasabnis and Deepti Sharma add balance, while Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, and Saima Thakor lead the pace attack. Spinners like Minnu Mani and Tanuja Kanwer will play vital roles.

Despite a whitewash against Australia, India’s recent 2-1 ODI win over New Zealand offers hope for redemption.

India Women ODI Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Renuka Singh Thakur.

Key players Yastika Bhatia, Shreyanka Patil, and Priya Punia miss out due to injuries. The T20Is will take place at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on December 15, 17, and 19, while the ODIs will be held at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on December 22, 24, and 27.