The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place from 3rd to 20th October in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian women’s cricket team, with Smriti Mandhana serving as her deputy.
Squad Announcement Highlights
The 15-member squad features a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the team, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The squad also includes key players like Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, and Jemimah Rodrigues, who are expected to play crucial roles in the tournament.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be held in the UAE, and India is placed in Group A. The team will face Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in the group stage. India’s opening match will be against New Zealand on 4th October.
The Indian Squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:
– Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
– Smriti Mandhana (VC)
– Shafali Verma
– Deepti Sharma
– Jemimah Rodrigues
– Richa Ghosh (wk)
– Yastika Bhatia (wk)*
– Pooja Vastrakar
– Arundhati Reddy
– Renuka Singh Thakur
– Dayalan Hemalatha
– Asha Sobhana
– Radha Yadav
– Shreyanka Patil
– Sajana Sajeevan
*Subject to fitness clearance
Travelling Reserves:
– Uma Chetry (wk)
– Tanuja Kanwer
– Saima Thakor
Non-Travelling Reserves:
– Raghvi Bist
– Priya Mishra
Key Points and Expectations
The announcement has generated significant excitement among cricket fans. Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership is anticipated to bring a strategic edge to the team, while Smriti Mandhana’s role as vice-captain will provide additional stability and experience.
With a strong squad and strategic depth, the Indian team is poised to make a significant impact in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The blend of experienced players and young talent adds to the team’s potential to excel in the tournament.
The announcement of the Indian squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has set the stage for an exciting tournament. With Harmanpreet Kaur at the helm and a talented squad ready to compete, fans can look forward to a thrilling performance from the Indian women’s cricket team. Stay tuned for more updates as the team prepares for their campaign in the UAE.
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