India The women's cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Irelandscheduled to begin on January 10 in Rajkot. With key players rested, the team is seeing some changes and new faces, providing an opportunity for new talent to step in and make an impact. This shift in lineup reflects India's strategy to give other players an opportunity to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience in international cricket.
Key players missing
omission Harmanpreet Kaur and Renuka Singh From the squad comes as both players have been rested to manage their workload ahead of upcoming international commitments. The team will also miss the presence of prominent players such as Arundhati Reddy, Shafali Vermaand Radha Yadavwho are still on the sidelines. While their absence will be felt, the line-up of this series reflects the depth of Indian talent, providing new opportunities for others to shine.
Smriti Mandhana to lead the Women in Blue
Smriti Mandhana She will lead the Indian women's team in the ODI series against Ireland. Mandhana has been one of India's most consistent players in international cricket and showed excellent leadership skills as captain in Harmanpreet's absence. Deepti Sharma She will support Mandana as Vice-Captain, bringing her experience to the leadership group. With the added responsibility, Mandhana will look to guide the team to a strong win in the series.
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New faces in the team
The series will also see the inclusion of Rajvi Best and Sayali satgariwho were called up to the national team. Bist made her T20I debut in December 2024 against the West Indies in Navi Mumbai, where she produced notable performances with scores of 5 and 31 in her two matches. Meanwhile, Satgar, who received India's call-up for the ODIs against New Zealand in October 2024 but did not get a chance to play, will be keen to make her debut in this series. Both players add depth to the squad and will be keen to contribute to the team's success.
additional, Pratika Rawal and Tanya Kanwarboth of whom made their debuts for India during the West Indies ODIs in Vadodara, have retained their places in the team. Their continued presence shows their potential and value to the team as they look to build on their early experiences at international level.
India lineup for Ireland ODIs
Smriti Mandanna (Captain), Deepti Sharma (Vice-Captain), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemima Rodriguez, Uma Chhetri (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Rajvi Bist, Minu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanya Kanware, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakur, Sayali Satgari
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