The BCCI on Wednesday announced India women's 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa. The Indian team will be led by batter Harmanpreet Kaur, while Smriti Mandhana will be the vice-captain. Notably, India's fast bowling all-rounder Shikha Pandey has received a recall in India's World Cup squad after being out of action for more than a year.
The star-studded Indian squad also features Pooja Vastrakar, who will play subject to her fitness. Youngster Anjali Sarvani has also been included in the squad. The team has 3 reserves in the form of Sabbhineni Meghana, Sneh Rana, and Meghna Singh. Notably, the BCCI has also named the Indian women's squad for the tri-series in South Africa.
The Indian Women's cricket team were the runners-up in the previous edition of the tournament and are looking to clear the final barrier. Harmanpreet Kaur's team is placed in Group 2 in the T20 World Cup 2023 alongside England, West Indies, Pakistan, and Ireland. The tournament will begin on 10th February 2023 and the Women in Blue will begin their campaign against Pakistan on 12th February.
India's second match will be held against West Indies, followed by the third outing against England and the final league stage outing against Ireland. The women's team will also play in a T20I tri-series ahead of the marquee tournament against South Africa and West Indies. India's first match will be held on 19th January against South African women. The final of the tri-series will be played on 2nd February 2023.
India’s squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk) Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Devika Vaidya, Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur, Anjali Sarvani, Pooja Vastrakar (subject to fitness), Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shikha Pandey.
Reserves: Sabbhineni Meghana, Sneh Rana, Meghna Singh
India’s squad for Tri-series: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice Captain), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Devika Vaidya, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur, Meghna Singh, Anjali Sarvani, Shushma Verma (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar (subject to fitness), Sabbhineni Meghana, Sneh Rana, Shikha Pandey
