Thu Oct 24 05:16:38 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
– The Indian women’s cricket team is set to begin a One Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand starting October 24, 2024.
– This will be India’s first bilateral series following their early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024.
– Four new players have been included in the squad: Tejal Hasabnis, Priya Mishra, Sayma Thakur, and Sayali Satgaren.
– Six players will play their first ODI matches, and notable absences include Richa Ghosh and Pooja Vastrakar due to personal commitments and fatigue, respectively, while Asha Shobhna is out due to injury.
– Smriti Mandhana, who performed poorly in the T20 World Cup, has been appointed as the vice-captain of the team.
– The three-match ODI series will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 24, 27, and 29.
– The Indian squad includes captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, and several other key players.
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