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India The women’s cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Irelandwhich is scheduled to begin on January 10 in Rajkot. With key players rested, the team sees some changes and new faces, offering an opportunity for new talent to step in and make an impact. This change in the line-up reflects India’s strategy of giving other players the opportunity to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience in international cricket.
Key players missing
The omission of Harmanpreet Kaur and Renuka Singh of the squad comes when both players have been given a break to manage their workload ahead of upcoming international commitments. The team will also miss the presence of outstanding players such as Arundhati Reddy, Shafali Vermaand Radha Yadavwho remain marginalized. While his absence will be felt, the squad for this series reflects the depth of Indian talent and offers new opportunities for others to shine.
Smriti Mandhana to lead Women in Blue
Smriti Mandhana will lead the Indian women’s team for the ODI series against Ireland. Mandhana has been one of India’s most consistent players in international cricket and has shown excellent leadership skills as captain in Harmanpreet’s absence. Deepti Sharma will support Mandhana as vice-captain, bringing her experience to the leadership group. With the added responsibility, Mandhana will look to guide the team to a solid series win.
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New faces in the squad
The series will also see the inclusion of Raghvi Bist and Sayali Satgharewho have been called up to the squad. Bist made his T20I debut in December 2024 against the West Indies in Navi Mumbai where he put in notable performances with scores of 5 and 31 in his two games. Meanwhile, Satghare, who received her India call-up for the ODIs against New Zealand in October 2024 but did not get a chance to play, will be eager to make her debut in this series. Both players add depth to the team and will be eager to contribute to the team’s success.
Further, Pratika Rawal and Tanuja Kanwarwho made their debut for India during the West Indies ODIs in Vadodara, have retained their places in the team. His continued presence demonstrates his potential and value in the team as they look to build on their first experiences at the international level.
India team for Ireland ODIs
Smriti Mandhana (Captain), Deepti Sharma (Vice-Captain), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry (Wk), Richa Ghosh (Wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu , Saima Thakor, Sayali Satghare
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
