India’s 16-member women’s ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series in Australia has been announced. Notably, top-order batter Shafali Verma has been excluded due to her ongoing struggle with poor form over the past year.

Leadership and Key Updates:

• Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the team, with Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain.
• Pacer Harleen Deol makes a comeback after recovering from injury.
• Yastika Bhatia and Richa Ghosh are the designated wicketkeepers in the squad.

Match Schedule:

• 1st ODI: December 5, Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
• 2nd ODI: December 8, Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
• 3rd ODI: December 11, WACA Ground, Perth.

This series is a part of the ICC Women’s Championship, contributing to qualification for future global tournaments.

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Full Squad:

Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Priya Punia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Saima Thakor, Harleen Deol, Yastika Bhatia, and Richa Ghosh.

The series is expected to provide a platform for India to test its lineup and strategize for upcoming international competitions.