Tue Jan 21 16:02:49 UTC 2025: ## India U19 Women Dominate, While Men’s Team Prepares for England Series Amidst Leadership Changes
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – India’s Under-19 women’s cricket team enjoyed a resounding victory today, winning by 10 wickets with a massive 103 balls to spare. Other matches saw similarly dominant performances by Bagmati Women (7-wicket win, 80 balls remaining) and TAC Women (9-wicket win, 4 balls remaining), while two matches were abandoned without a ball bowled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Meanwhile, the senior men’s team is gearing up for a high-stakes T20I series against England. The upcoming series is anticipated to be a thrilling contest between two powerhouse line-ups. The Indian team is adjusting to recent leadership changes, with Hardik Pandya relinquishing his vice-captaincy. Despite this, Suryakumar Yadav downplayed any potential tension between himself and Pandya, who will lead his IPL team. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar commented on the smooth transition in India’s T20I leadership.
India’s preparations include discussions of a flexible middle order, hinted at by Axar Patel. England, conversely, boasts a strong bowling attack equally capable with the bat, according to captain Jos Buttler. New England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum promises an entertaining series. India’s fast bowler Mohammed Shami was spotted putting in dedicated work at the team’s first training session.
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