BCCI Unveils India Women's Squad For Asia Cup T20 2024 With Key Players

The BCCI has announced the Indian women's cricket squad for the upcoming Asia Cup T20, set to take place in Sri Lanka. The tournament will be held in Dambulla, with India's first match against Pakistan scheduled for July 19.

Team India is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Nepal. Their campaign begins with a high-stakes match against arch-rivals Pakistan. The squad was revealed by the Women's Selection Committee on July 6.

The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, features a blend of experienced players and young talent. Smriti Mandhana continues as vice-captain. Key players include Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and wicketkeepers Richa Ghosh and Uma Chetry.

Other notable names such as Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Dayalan Hemalatha are also part of the squad. The team aims to make a significant impact with this balanced mix of seasoned players and promising newcomers.

The full squad includes Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, and Sajana Sajeevan.

BCCI has also named four travelling reserves: Shweta Sehrawat, Saika Ishaque, Tanuja Kanwer, and Meghna Singh.

India Women's Asia Cup T20 Schedule

The fixtures for India's group stage matches are set at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. They will face Pakistan on July 19 (Friday), UAE on July 21 (Sunday), and Nepal on July 23 (Tuesday).

The Indian team looks forward to starting strong in their opening match against Pakistan. With a balanced squad of seasoned players and promising newcomers, they aim to make a significant impact in the tournament.