Indian women’s team gears up for T20I series against Sri Lanka
The squad assembled at the BCCI Centre of Excellence before travelling to Vizag, with the core group from the World Cup-winning ODI side retained for the T20Is.
The squad assembled at the BCCI Centre of Excellence before travelling to Vizag, with the core group from the World Cup-winning ODI side retained for the T20Is.
India scripted history as they won the inaugural edition of the Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with the ICC World Cup winner women's team, filled with laughter and camaraderie, went viral, showcasing the Prime Minister’s light-hearted interaction with the newly crowned world champions.
The Indian women’s team will look to put behind the setback of the three-wicket defeat to South Africa, and start afresh looking to improve on their top-order batting besides adding a sixth bowling option as they gear up for the marquee ICC Women’s World Cup clash against defending champions Australia at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
Seven-time champions India lived up to their billing in the ongoing women’s Asia Cup by reaching a ninth-straight final where they will take on hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Mithali was also all praise for Shikha Pandey.
Bisht starred with the ball with figures of 4 for 25 as Indian spinners made England dance to their tunes.
Kaur has been ruled out of the ODI series against England due to an ankle injury.
The hosts cannot afford to take England lightly, as the visiting team boasts of some big names in women’s cricket.
Apart from Mandhana, BPXI wicket-keeper R Kalpana is also in the ODI squad and she could also benefit from playing in the practice game.
