Harmanpreet led India squad for Women’s T20 WC announced

NEW DELHI: The big-hitting Harmanpreet Kaur has been selected to lead the 15-member Indian squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The squad was revealed on Tuesday and the tournament will take place in the UAE from October 3.
Harmanpreet Kaur brings her extensive experience to the team, setting high hopes for their performance. The event was moved from Bangladesh to the UAE because of unrest in Bangladesh due to a students’ protest.
Yastika Bhatia, who bats in the top-order, and Shreyanka Patil, a spin all-rounder, have also been chosen.However, their participation depends on their fitness closer to the event. Star batter Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as Harmanpreet’s deputy. This adds more strength to the leadership on and off the field.
India’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk)*, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil*, Sajana Sajeevan.
Travelling Reserves: Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor
Non-Travelling Reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra
Team India is in Group A alongside Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
The team aims to win their first T20 World Cup trophy. Competing against strong teams like Australia and New Zealand will be challenging. But with their skilled squad, the Indian team is hopeful to make a mark.
Kaur’s leadership combined with Mandhana’s skill makes this team one to watch. Fans are eagerly waiting to see if India can finally clinch their first Women’s T20 World Cup win. With the mix of experienced players and new talents, India’s squad looks promising.