The cricketing world is excited as Harmanpreet Kaur gears up to lead the Indian Women’s team in the upcoming home series against England and Australia. This marks a significant return for the stalwart, who faced a brief ban earlier this year, restricting her presence at India’s Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s absence from India’s Asian Games campaign resulted from a brief ban imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This setback, however, hasn’t dampened the spirits of the seasoned cricketer, who is set to make a robust return to the field.
With the anticipation building, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled a formidable 16-player squad for the three-match T20I series against England, commencing on December 6. This announcement signifies Harmanpreet’s return to full-fledged captaincy and introduces a lineup of T20I stars ready to shine on the field.
The T20I squad features a stellar ensemble, including vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, the dynamic Jemimah Rodrigues, the versatile Deepti Sharma, and the sensational Shafali Verma, who led the Under-19 team to victory in the World Cup. As the ‘Women in Blue’ prepare to face England, the squad promises a perfect blend of experience and youthful exuberance.
In a strategic move, the BCCI also announced a 16-player squad for India’s one-off Test matches against England and Australia. The Test squad, led by Harmanpreet and her deputy Smriti Mandhana, includes players who will seamlessly transition from the T20Is, ensuring a sense of continuity and familiarity.
Several players, such as Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Thakur, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, and Titas Sadhu, will play pivotal roles in the T20Is and the one-off Test matches. This overlapping of players emphasizes the team’s adaptability and versatility across formats.
The action-packed T20Is against England will unfold at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, which has witnessed historic cricketing moments. The clash promises high-intensity encounters between two formidable teams.
Following the T20Is, the focus will shift to a one-off Test match against England, scheduled at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium until December 17. This Test match provides a platform for the players to showcase their prowess in the most extended game’s longest format.
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The cricketing extravaganza doesn’t end with England; the ‘Women in Blue’ will face the Australian challenge in an all-format series. The series starts with a Test match at Wankhede Stadium, followed by a three-match ODI series and three additional T20I matches, extending till January.
Schedule: Indian women’s cricket team and England women’s cricket team:-
First T20 match-6 December-Wankhede Stadium Mumbai
Second T20 match- 9 December- Wankhede Stadium Mumbai
Third T20 match-10 December- Wankhede Stadium Mumbai
Only 1 Test match – 14th to 17th December – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Here is India’s squad for 3 T20Is against England:
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Mannat Kashyap, Saika Ishaque, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Pooja Vastrakar, Kanika Ahuja, Minnu Mani
Here is India’s squad for Tests against England & Australia:
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Shubha Satheesh, Harleen Deol, Saika Ishaque, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Meghna Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Pooja Vastrakar
