NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur has been appointed to lead a 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka, starting July 19.
This team is also participating in the current T20I series against South Africa in Chennai. Smriti Mandhana, known for her exceptional performance in the ongoing series with South Africa, will serve as the vice-captain of the team.
Despite India’s initial setback in the three-match series against South Africa, where they faced a 12-run defeat in the first match, the team is preparing for their next encounter on Sunday.
The squad for the Asia Cup includes the main 15 players, with an additional four members – Shweta Sehrawat, Saika Ishaque, Tanuja Kanwer, and Meghna Singh – selected as travelling reserves. These reserves will accompany the team, providing additional support and options for the squad during the tournament.
India have been placed in Group A for the tournament, alongside Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Nepal. The team is scheduled to play against Pakistan on July 19, UAE on July 21, and Nepal on July 23. All these matches are set to be hosted at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, ensuring a consistent venue for the group stage games.
This team is also participating in the current T20I series against South Africa in Chennai. Smriti Mandhana, known for her exceptional performance in the ongoing series with South Africa, will serve as the vice-captain of the team.
Despite India’s initial setback in the three-match series against South Africa, where they faced a 12-run defeat in the first match, the team is preparing for their next encounter on Sunday.
The squad for the Asia Cup includes the main 15 players, with an additional four members – Shweta Sehrawat, Saika Ishaque, Tanuja Kanwer, and Meghna Singh – selected as travelling reserves. These reserves will accompany the team, providing additional support and options for the squad during the tournament.
India have been placed in Group A for the tournament, alongside Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Nepal. The team is scheduled to play against Pakistan on July 19, UAE on July 21, and Nepal on July 23. All these matches are set to be hosted at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, ensuring a consistent venue for the group stage games.
As the defending champions of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, India hold a significant record in the competition, having won the title seven times.
The inclusion of experienced players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, along with the blend of young talent in the reserves, is indicative of India’s strategic approach to retaining the championship.
India squad for Women’s T20 Asia Cup:
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil and Sajana Sajeevan.Travelling reserves: Shweta Sehrawat, Saika Ishaque, Tanuja Kanwer and Meghna Singh.
