Thu Oct 24 09:56:39 UTC 2024: **Summary:**
– After a disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, the Indian women’s cricket team is preparing for the upcoming ODI World Cup, starting with a series against New Zealand.
– The first ODI match is scheduled for today at 1:30 PM in Ahmedabad, with Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership being crucial for the series.
– Despite being the top run-scorer for India in the T20 World Cup, the team did not progress beyond the group stages, leading to questions about Kaur’s captaincy.
– Former players have suggested Smriti Mandhana or Jemimah Rodrigues as potential captains.
– There was controversy in the T20 World Cup game against Australia regarding Kaur’s decision-making during the final overs.
– Key player Richa Ghosh is missing from the squad due to her 12th-grade exams, and Asha Shobhana is out due to an injury sustained just before the match against Australia.
– All-rounder Pooja Vastrakar is also unavailable due to injury.
– New players Tejal Hasbunis, Sayma Thakkar, and Priya Mishra have been included in the team.
– The series consists of three matches, all taking place in Ahmedabad.
– The New Zealand team is led by captain Sophie Devine, with star player Amelia Kerr included in their lineup.
– Pace bowler Rosemary Mair has been given rest.
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