The next generation of Indian women’s cricket will get an opportunity to make its mark as the BCCI announced the India A squads for the upcoming all-format home series against England A. The tour will feature three T20 matches, three One-Day fixtures and a Multi-Day contest, providing an important platform for emerging players to showcase their talent.
Anushka Sharma has been entrusted with the captaincy in both the T20 and One-Day formats, with all-rounder Minnu Mani named her deputy. Meanwhile, Minnu will take over the leadership responsibilities for the Multi-Day fixture, with Tejal Hasabnis appointed vice-captain.
The tour will begin with the T20 series in Pune on November 30. The second and third matches will be played on December 3 and 5, respectively. The action will then shift to Mumbai for the three-match One-Day series, which will take place on December 8, 11 and 14. The tour will conclude with the Multi-Day fixture beginning on December 19 at the Wankhede Stadium.
Anushka Sharma will lead the India A team in the three-match T20 series and the subsequent One-Day leg. Minnu Mani will serve as vice-captain in both formats. The T20 squad also includes Niki Prasad, Sanika Chalke, Vaishnavi Sharma and Prema Rawat, while Priya Punia and Tejal Hasabnis feature in the One-Day squad. For the concluding Multi-Day fixture, Minnu Mani will captain the India A side, with Tejal Hasabnis taking up the vice-captaincy. The squad features Shubha Satheesh, Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh and Purvaja Verlekar in the batting department. Wicketkeeping responsibilities will be shared by Shipra Giri and Uma Chetry. India A squad for Multi-Day match: Shubha Satheesh, Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, Purvaja Verlekar, Henreitta Perera, Tejal Hasabnis (VC), Shipra Giri (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Minnu Mani (C), Shreyanka Patil, Saima Thakor, Akshita Bhagat, Amisha Bahukandi, Happy Kumari, Shabnam Shakil.