Big news has come out regarding Indian women’s cricket. BCCI has announced the Indian teams for the Under-19 women’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka, in which many emerging players have been included. BCCI announced T20 and ODI squads for the home Under-19 series against Sri Lanka. A total of 6 matches will be played between India and Sri Lanka, in which three T20I matches will be held in Chennai and three ODI matches will be held in Puducherry. Wicketkeeper-batsman Bhavika Ahire has been given the captaincy of the team in both the formats. Considering his excellent performance and leadership abilities in junior cricket in recent times, the selectors have expressed confidence in him. Mehak Narvase has been made the vice-captain of both the teams.
Many young faces got opportunity
Many such young players have got a place in the Indian team, who have consistently impressed at the domestic and junior level. Players like Ira Jadhav, Ishwari Avasare, Purva Siwach, Kumari Palak, Kashvi Kandikuppa, Gauri Goyal, Janhvi Virkar and Anadi Tagde have got opportunities in both the formats. The selectors have tried to maintain balance in both the T20 and ODI teams. Some players have been specially selected according to the needs of shorter format and some 50 over cricket. Through this series, young players will get a chance to prove themselves in the international environment.
Indian Women’s U19 Team for T20I Series: Bhavika Ahire (captain and wicketkeeper), Ira Jadhav, Tanishka Sharma, Ishwari Avasare, Avani Chavda, Nidhi Mahato, Purva Siwach, Kumari Palak, Mehak Narvase (vice-captain), Kashvi Kandikuppa, Maitri Maniyar, Gauri Goyal, Janhvi Virkar, Anadi Tagde, K Diksha (wicketkeeper).
Indian Women’s U19 Team for ODI Series: Bhavika Ahire (captain and wicketkeeper), Ira Jadhav, Dia Yadav, Ishwari Avasare, V Pratiksha, Nidhi Mahato, Purva Siwach, Kumari Palak, Mehak Narvase (vice-captain), Kashvi Kandikuppa, Vidhi Parmar, Gauri Goyal, Janhvi Virkar, Anadi Tagde, K Diksha (wicketkeeper).
T20I series schedule
- June 22: 1st T20I, Chennai
- June 24: 2nd T20I, Chennai
- June 27: 3rd T20I, Chennai
ODI series schedule
- 30 June: 1st ODI, Puducherry
- 3 July: 2nd ODI, Puducherry
- 6 July: 3rd ODI, Puducherry
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