IND-W vs BAN-W Squads: Who’s In and Who’s Out?
Despite setting the stage ablaze in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), star Royal Challengers Bangalore player Shreyanka Patil has not been included in the Indian squad for the upcoming Bangladesh tour. Other prominent names missing from the side are Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Thakur, Shikha Pandey, and Dayalan Hemalatha. However, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team does feature some new faces, such as Minnu Mani and Rashi Kanojiya.
Coach to be Announced Before Tour
At present, there is no information on who will be taking over the post of India women’s team coach. It is expected that the new coach will travel with the team to Bangladesh. Former Mumbai skipper Amol Muzumdar is the frontrunner for the job and an announcement is expected to be made before the squad departs for the tour.
India’s T20I Squad
The T20I squad for the upcoming tour consists of the following players:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Smriti Mandhana (VC)
- Deepti Sharma
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Yastika Bhatia (wk)
- Harleen Deol
- Devika Vaidya
- Uma Chetry (wk)
- Amanjot Kaur
- S. Meghana
- Pooja
Conclusion
The Indian team for the upcoming Bangladesh tour features a mix of experienced and new players, with the notable absence of some of the star players from the Women’s Premier League. An announcement regarding the team coach is expected to be made soon. The tour is likely to be an exciting one, with India’s T20I squad looking to make the most of the opportunity.