Senior batter returns as India name squad for tri-series in Sri Lanka
The big addition in the squad from the ICC Women's Championship series against Ireland earlier this year is that of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who had been rested for the three-ODI series at home. WATCH: Every Harmanpreet Kaur boundary | WT20WC 2024
Every Harmanpreet Kaur boundary | WT20WC 2024
The best of Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur with the bat at the Women's T20 World Cup 2024
Also back in action are all-rounder Sneh Rana and wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia.
Pace duo of Renuka Singh Thakur & Titas Sadhu were not considered for the selection owing to injuries, the BCCI stated in their release.
India squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Kashvee Gautam, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Tejal Hasabnis, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay ALSO READ - Star Proteas all-rounder to miss tri-series against India and Sri Lanka
India will compete in the tri-nation series in Sri Lanka starting April 27, facing the hosts in the opening fixture in Colombo.
With the Women's Cricket World Cup at home nearing, the series acts as a preparation for the marquee tournament later this year. Tri-nation series schedule:
1st ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Sunday, 27 April
2nd ODI: India vs South Africa, Tuesday, 29 April
3rd ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa, Friday, 02 May
4th ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Sunday, 04 May
5th ODI: South Africa vs India, Wednesday, 07 May
6th ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa, Friday, 09 May
Final: TBD, Sunday, 11 May News India Women Harmanpreet Kaur 03/08/1989
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