BCCI Announces Women's ODI Tri-Series Squad with Three New Faces
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Synopsis
Three promising cricketers, Kashvee Gautam, Sree Charani, and Shuchi Upadhyay, earn their first international selection as part of the squad led by Harmanpreet Kaur for the ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa, starting April 27.
Key Takeaways
- Three youngsters received their first international call-ups.
- Harmanpreet Kaur returns as captain after resting.
- Shafali Verma is notably absent from the squad.
- Series will take place in Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.
- Top two teams will qualify for the final on May 11.
Mumbai, April 8 (NationPress) Three promising talents, Kashvee Gautam, Sree Charani, and Shuchi Upadhyay, have received their first international call-ups as the BCCI unveiled the squad led by Harmanpreet Kaur for the upcoming tri-nation ODI series against Sri Lanka and South Africa.
Harmanpreet Kaur returns as captain after missing the previous series against Ireland at home in January. Additionally, Sneh Rana, Yastika Bhatia, Arundhati Reddy, and Amanjot Kaur have rejoined the squad.
The selection panel confirmed that Renuka Singh Thakur and Titas Sadhu were excluded due to injuries.
Kashvee Gautam and Sree Charani earned their spots based on impressive performances in the WPL. Kashvee claimed 11 wickets in nine matches for Gujarat Giants, while Charani took four wickets in two games with Delhi Capitals.
Shuchi Upadhyay, a left-arm spinner, was the third-highest wicket-taker in the Senior Women's One-Day Trophy held last December, securing 18 wickets at an economy rate of 3.48 in nine innings for Madhya Pradesh, and was awarded Player of the Tournament.
Notably absent is Shafali Verma, despite a stellar performance in the WPL, where she amassed 304 runs from nine innings at a strike rate of 152.76.
The series will take place in Sri Lanka, with all matches hosted at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
The series kicks off on April 27, featuring a match between Sri Lanka and India. India will then compete against South Africa on April 29, followed by two more matches on May 4 and May 7 against Sri Lanka and South Africa, respectively.
Each team will play four matches, with the top two advancing to the Final scheduled for May 11.
India's squad includes: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Kashvee Gautam, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Tejal Hasabnis, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay
