The Indian women’s cricket team is set to make a bold statement at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, with a carefully selected squad combining seasoned players and fresh talent.
Led by the experienced Harmanpreet Kaur, the squad reflects a balanced approach that aims to dominate on the global stage with star batter Smriti Mandhana continuing as her deputy while pacer Renuka Singh leads the bowling attack.
The 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 is as follows: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, and Sajana Sajeevan. Additionally, Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, and Saima Thakor are named as travelling reserves.
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will be key at the top of the order, providing India with the explosive starts that can set the tone for their innings. The middle order, anchored by Deepti Sharma and Jemimah Rodrigues, brings a mix of stability and aggressive intent, crucial for navigating tricky match situations.
The bowling attack, led by Renuka Singh and Radha Yadav, is expected to play a pivotal role in restricting the opposition. Singh’s pace and Yadav’s spin offer a potent combination, supported by the versatility of all-rounders like Pooja Vastrakar and the spin options in Sobhana and Hemalatha.
India’s tactical approach will likely revolve around aggressive powerplay batting and strategic bowling changes, aiming to capitalize on the strengths of both the seasoned and young players. With this well-rounded squad, India is poised to be a formidable force in the T20 World Cup, as they aim to bring home the coveted title.
