India unveil squad for women’s ODI series against Ireland; Smriti Mandhana in the lead

India The women’s cricket team has announced their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Irelandscheduled to begin on January 10 in Rajkot. With key players rested, the team sees some changes and new faces, providing an opportunity for fresh talent to step in and make an impact. This change in the line-up reflects India’s strategy to give other players a chance to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience in international cricket.

Key players being lost

The omission of Harmanpreet Kaur i Renuka Singh of the squad comes as both players have had a break to manage their workload ahead of upcoming international commitments. The team will also miss the presence of prominent players like Arundhati Reddy, Shafali Vermai Radha Yadavthat remain on the sidelines. While his absence will be felt, the squad for this series reflects India’s depth of talent, providing fresh opportunities for others to shine.

Smriti Mandhana will 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 performers in international cricket and has shown excellent leadership skills when captained in Harmanpreet’s absence. Deepti Sharma he will support Mandhana as vice-captain, bringing his experience to the leadership group. With the added responsibility, Mandhana will look to guide the team to a strong series win.

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New faces in the squad

The series will also see the inclusion of Raghvi Bust i Sayali Satgharewho have been called to the staff. Bist made his T20I debut in December 2024 against West Indies in Navi Mumbai where he had remarkable performances with scores of 5 and 31 in his two matches. Meanwhile, Satghare, who had received his 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 his debut in this series. Both players bring depth to the squad and will be ready to contribute to the team’s success.

In addition, Pratika Rawal i Tanuja Kanwarboth made their India debuts during the West Indies ODIs in Vadodara, have retained their places in the squad. His continued presence demonstrates his potential and value to the squad as they look to build on their first experiences at international level.

India squad for Ireland ODIs

Smriti Mandhana (captain), Deepti Sharma (vice-captain), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry (week), Richa Ghosh (week), Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu , Saima Thakor, Sayali Satghare

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