The Impressive TimesMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 : Harmanpreet Kaur will captain India for the first time in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with star opener Smriti Mandhana named as her deputy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a strong 15-member squad for the mega event, along with the team for the upcoming Australia ODI series.
The Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will be held from September 30 to November 2, with India playing the tournament opener against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. India, who came agonisingly close in the 2017 final at Lord’s, will look to end their title drought this year.
Young batter Shafali Verma misses out on selection.
Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol earn places after consistent domestic performances.
Yastika Bhatia and Richa Ghosh are the two wicketkeeping options.
Pacer Renuka Singh returns after recovering from a stress fracture sustained in March.
All-rounder Amanjot Kaur, rested for the Australia series, features in the World Cup squad.
Ahead of the tournament, India will host Australia in a three-match ODI series on September 14, 17, and 20. The first two matches will be played in Mullanpur, followed by the final clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.
Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Uma Chetry, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare.
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Sneh Rana.
India’s World Cup campaign will be closely watched, with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana expected to play pivotal roles in guiding the team towards their maiden Women’s World Cup title.
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