BCCI announces Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024 in Sri Lanka

BCCI has revealed India Women’s squad for the Asia Cup 2024, with Harmanpreet Kaur leading a strong team of 15 players in Sri Lanka. The tournament kicks off on July 19th, and India will face Pakistan in their second match on the opening day. Smriti Mandhana is the vice-captain and will play a crucial role alongside captain Harmanpreet Kaur in batting.

Key players like Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh will anchor our batting lineup, supported by our captain and vice-captain. India boasts a formidable lineup with Uma Chetry as the second wicketkeeper, and pacers Renuka Singh Thakur, Pooja Vastrakar, and Arundhati Reddy in the squad.

Asha Sobhana, Shreyanka Patil, and Radha Yadav form our spin-bowling strength, while reserves Shweta Sehrawat, Saika Ishaque, Tanuja Kanwer, and Meghna Singh complete our squad.

India, as reigning champions, will compete in Group A alongside U.A.E, Nepal, and Pakistan, while Group B will feature Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Thailand. All matches are scheduled to take place in Dambulla.

India’s squad for Women’s T20 Asia Cup

Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Renuka Singh Thakur, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav.

Traveling reserves: Shweta Sehrawat, Tanuja Kanwer, Saika Ishaque, Meghna Singh

Team India fixtures

Date	Match	Venue
19-Jul-24	India vs Pakistan	Dambulla
21-Jul-24	India vs UAE	Dambulla
23-Jul-24	India vs Nepal	Dambulla