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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the women’s squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Australia, setting the stage for another exciting chapter in the ongoing cricketing rivalry between the two powerhouses.
The three-match ODI series is scheduled to commence at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on December 28, 2023. The subsequent ODIs will take place on December 30 and January 02, 2024, ensuring a thrilling start to the new year for cricket enthusiasts.
The action will then shift to DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, which will play host to the three T20Is on January 05, January 07 and January 09, offering fans an exhilarating T20 contest.
Leadership Dynamics
Harmanpreet Kaur, the seasoned campaigner, will continue to captain the Women in Blue in both the ODI and T20I formats. Smriti Mandhana, known for her stylish batting, will serve as the vice-captain, forming a dynamic leadership duo.
Recent Triumph
The announcement comes on the heels of a historic Test victory for the Kaur-led side over Alyssa Healy’s Australia at the Wankhede Stadium. The triumph not only showcased the resilience and skill of the Indian team but also set the tone for the limited-overs contests against their Australian counterparts.
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Squads
ODI: 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, Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol
T20I: 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
With the squads finalized, fans eagerly anticipate the series, which promises high-quality cricket between two formidable teams.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.