Indian Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian women’s cricket team for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 3 to 20, 2024. The ninth edition of the tournament will be held across Dubai and Sharjah, with a total of 23 matches to be played.
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Key Details About the Indian Women’s T20 World Cup Squad
Team Leadership:
- Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
- Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana
Indian Team Composition:
- Openers: Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana
- Middle Order: Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh
- Finishers: Pooja Vastrakar and Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness clearance)
- Spin Department: Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, and Asha Shobana
Note: Shreyanka Patil will undergo a fitness test before the tournament. The spin-heavy conditions in UAE could play to the strengths of the Indian spin bowlers.
Squad Details:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
- Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain)
- Shafali Verma
- Deepti Sharma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper)
- Yastika Bhatia (Wicketkeeper)
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Arundhati Reddy
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Asha Shobana
- Radha Yadav
- Shreyanka Patil (Fitness clearance pending)
- Sajna Sajiv
Traveling Reserves:
- Uma Chhetri (Wicketkeeper)
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Saima Thakur
Non-Traveling Reserves:
- Raghavi Bisht
- Priya Mishra
Tournament Structure:
The T20 World Cup will feature 10 teams divided into two groups of five. India is placed in Group A along with Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Group B includes South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Scotland. Each team will play four group matches, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals on October 17 and 18. The final will be held on October 20 in Dubai, with a reserve day scheduled.
Key Fixtures for India:
- October 4: India vs. New Zealand (Dubai)
- October 6: India vs. Pakistan (Dubai)
The Indian women’s team will aim to build on their previous T20 World Cup campaigns and perform strongly in the UAE’s spin-friendly conditions. With a blend of experienced and young players, the team is poised for an exciting tournament.
This squad announcement reflects a strategic approach combining experienced leaders and promising young talent, ensuring a competitive edge in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
