BCCI announces the English series Indian women’s lineup, star all-around player returns
After a seven-month rest, India’s star all-around player is highly anticipated to return to the national T20 international team. Her choice marks her upcoming White Ball Tour in England for the Indian Women’s Team
The BCCI formally reveals the women’s squad for the upcoming ODI and T20I series in England. The Indian women’s cricket team will face their British rivals in a series that includes five T20 international matches and three one-day international matches, which they plan to be held between June 28 and July 22.
An interesting part is that Shafali entered the T20I squad while Pratika Rawal, who played a similar role in the ODI squad. This hints at Shafali’s specific role in shorter formats. India entered the series with a positive energy wave, with a recent three-game winning streak in Sri Lanka, which also features South Africa.
Under Harmanpreet Kaur, India will play five T20 international matches against England from June 28 to July 12. After the T20I series, the two teams will fight on July 16, 19 and 22 on the three-day one-day international team.
Senior all-around player Sneh Rana adds depth and experience to both teams. Her impressive performances in the recent Three Kingdoms Championships earned her a well-deserved ODI and T20I team, taking part in the England Tour. Harmanpreet Kaur will serve as captain for both ODI and T20I squads, and Smriti Mandhana intervened in the vice captain to provide basic support and leadership.
Women’s T20I England Team Series in India:
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare.
The English Women’s ODI Squad Series in India:
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare.
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