India Announces ODI, T20I Squads for West Indies Tour
Shafali Verma and Arundhati Reddy are out of India’s squads for the West Indies home series. The Women’s Selection Committee announced the 15-member squads for both the ODI and T20I series. They are set for December 2024.
Key Exclusions: Injuries and Strategic Decisions
Shafali Verma, a notable omission, remains out of favor with the management. Arundhati Reddy, a pace-bowling all-rounder, has also been left out of both squads. Injuries have also sidelined key players, including wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia, spinner Shreyanka Patil, and rising star Priya Punia.
India’s T20I Squad Overview
Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the T20I side, with Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain. The squad has a mix of players. It includes veterans like Jemimah Rodrigues and young talents, Priya Mishra and Titas Sadhu. Notably, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh have kept their spots. Radha Yadav strengthens the spin department.
India’s T20I Squad:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Smriti Mandhana (VC)
- Nandini Kashyap, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Deepti Sharma, Sajana Sajeevan, Raghvi Bist, Renuka Singh Thakur, Priya Mishra, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav
India’s ODI Squad Overview
The ODI squad, also captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, has a similar core group with some changes. Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol strengthen the batting. Tanuja Kanwer joins bowlers Titas Sadhu and Renuka Singh Thakur.
India’s ODI Squad:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Smriti Mandhana (VC)
- Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Renuka Singh Thakur
India Women vs West Indies Women 2024 Schedule:
| S. No. | Day | Date (From) | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun | 15-Dec-24 | 7:00 PM | 1st T20I | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 2 | Tue | 17-Dec-24 | 7:00 PM | 2nd T20I | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 3 | Thu | 19-Dec-24 | 7:00 PM | 3rd T20I | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| 4 | Sun | 22-Dec-24 | 1:30 PM | 1st ODI | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 5 | Tue | 24-Dec-24 | 1:30 PM | 2nd ODI | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 6 | Fri | 27-Dec-24 | 9:30 AM | 3rd ODI | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
Injuries Impacting Selection
India’s squad composition has been affected by the unavailability of key players due to injuries. Yastika Bhatia, an experienced wicketkeeper-batter, is sidelined. So are spinner Shreyanka Patil and batter Priya Punia. Their absence opens the door for young players to step up in this crucial home series.
