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India Women Make Two Changes for 4th T20I Against Sri Lanka as Rodrigues Sidelined

Thiruvananthapuram, [Date] – With the series already secured, the Indian Women’s Cricket team has made two changes to their playing XI for the 4th T20I against Sri Lanka, currently underway in Thiruvananthapuram. The most notable change sees Jemimah Rodrigues, Player of the Match in the first game, ruled out due to illness. Harleen Deol replaces her in the lineup.

According to a BCCI statement, Rodrigues is suffering from weakness following a mild fever. The BCCI medical team is closely monitoring her recovery. Rodrigues has been in good form, scoring 102 runs in the series so far, second-highest for India, with an average of 52.

In addition to Rodrigues’ absence, fast bowler Kranti Gaur, who has played in the Women’s World Cup and all three previous matches of the series, has been rested. Arundhati Reddy, who missed the previous game, takes her place.

“Jamie is not playing today because of illness,” said Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur. “Kranti has been rested today. Harleen is back, Arundhati is back. This is an ideal series for us where we can test players and give them the right platform.”

India currently holds an unassailable 3-0 lead in the 5-match series. Kaur has emphasized the importance of using the remaining matches to provide opportunities to players who haven’t featured as prominently, allowing them to find their form.

Playing XIs:

  • Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Madavi Samarawickrama (vc), Imesha Dulani, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Kavya Kavindi.
  • India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana (vc), Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Saika Ishaque, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy.

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