The anticipation for the Women’s T20 World Cup is building up, and India has just revealed its squad for the upcoming tournament. The competition is set to take place in the UAE from October 3 to 20.
Leading the charge is the formidable Harmanpreet Kaur, who is set to captain the team. Known for her explosive batting and strategic acumen, Kaur is expected to be a key player in India’s quest for glory. Supporting her as vice-captain is the talented Smriti Mandhana, whose batting prowess and leadership qualities make her an invaluable asset to the team.
The squad has been carefully selected to combine experience with emerging talent. One exciting inclusion is Shreyanka Patil, who will join the team pending her fitness clearance. Patil’s potential has been a talking point, and fans are eager to see her performance on the global stage.
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Presenting #TeamIndia's squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 🙌 #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/KetQXVsVLX
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Team India squad officially announced
The full squad features a mix of experienced players and promising newcomers: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan
Travelling Reserves: Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor
Non-Travelling Reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra
This lineup aims to blend youth with experience, focusing on both batting depth and bowling versatility. As the team prepares to embark on their World Cup journey, fans across the nation are gearing up to support the women in blue, hoping they bring the trophy home.
When is the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024?
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to take place in the UAE from October 3 to 20.