The Indian squad for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh has been announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tour will consist of three T20I matches and three ODIs, with all the games taking place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to lead the Indian women’s team in both formats, as she did in their last series against South Africa four months ago. However, there have been some significant changes to the squad since then, with a few notable exclusions.
Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh, and experienced pacer Shikha Pandey have all been left out of the squad for the Bangladesh tour. This will be the first time the Indian women’s team will be back in action since their participation in the T20 World Cup in South Africa in February. It will also be their first appearance since the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in March.
The T20I series will begin on July 9, with the second and third matches scheduled for July 11 and 13, respectively. The ODI matches will take place on July 16, 19, and 22. All games will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
The Indian women’s T20I squad includes Harmanpreet Kaur as captain, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Other players in the squad are Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia, Harleen Deol, Devika Vaidya, Uma Chetry, Amanjot Kaur, S. Meghana, Pooja Vastrakar, Meghna Singh, Anjali Sarvani, Monica Patel, Rashi Kanojiya, Anusha Bareddy, and Minnu Mani.
The ODI squad mirrors the T20I squad in terms of leadership, with Harmanpreet Kaur as captain and Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The rest of the squad consists of Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia, Harleen Deol, Devika Vaidya, Uma Chetry, Amanjot Kaur, Priya Punia, Pooja Vastrakar, Meghna Singh, Anjali Sarvani, Monica Patel, Rashi Kanojiya, Anusha Bareddy, and Sneh Rana.
The BCCI has put together a strong team that includes a blend of experience and emerging talent. The players will be eager to get back into action and showcase their skills against the Bangladesh women’s team. Fans can expect an exciting series ahead, with both sides looking to make an impact on the field.
It’s worth noting that the Indian women’s team has been out of action for a few months, so this tour provides a valuable opportunity for the players to regain their rhythm and match fitness. The games against Bangladesh will be crucial in their preparation for future tournaments and series.
Overall, the announcement of the Indian squad for the Bangladesh tour has generated anticipation and excitement among cricket fans. They will be eagerly awaiting the start of the series on July 9, hoping for some thrilling performances from the Indian women’s team.
