The T20 sequence will probably be adopted by three ODIs starting July 16.
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led facet was final in motion on the T20 World Cup in South Africa the place it endured a slender loss to Australia within the knockout part.
In an period the place most male cricketers dwell out of a suitcase because of a relentless schedule, the members of the Indian girls’s staff has had quite a lot of time to mirror and work on their recreation.
The final aggressive occasion for the Indian gamers was the inaugural Women’s Premier League in March.
India, who now have all of the sources at their disposal, haven’t been in a position to take their recreation to the following stage and match the mighty Australia frequently.
The staff wants to enhance on numerous points together with health, bowling and the shortage of finishers which come at a premium within the shortest format.
The star performers of the staff over the previous 12 months — pacer Renuka Thakur and wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh — will not be a part of this facet because of damage and health points respectively, offering a gap for the rookies to impress.
The seasoned Deepti Sharma will probably be anticipated to play the finisher’s position in Ghosh’s absence with Pooja Vastrakar and Amanjot additionally needing to chip in with quickfire knocks in direction of the tip of the innings.
Yastika Bhaita and the uncapped Uma Chetry are the 2 wicketkeeping choices within the facet. Yastika is predicted to begin on Sunday and must bat rather a lot faster than her present strike charge of 85.38.
Bangladesh shouldn’t pose quite a lot of issues to India however strain will probably be on opener Shafali Verma who has usually been discovered wanting towards the brief ball since making her worldwide debut in 2019.
The absence of left-arm spinners Radha Yadav and Rajeshwari Gayakwad can hand maiden caps to 20-year-old Anusha Bareddy and Rashi Kanojiya.
The sequence may even be a comeback for pacer Monica Patel and Meghna Singh will probably be desirous to cement her place within the facet after warming up the bench for the a lot of the final season.
Nooshin Al Khadeer, who guided India U-19s to the World Cup title and extra lately the U-23 unit in Hong Kong, has been named interim coach for the tour with Amol Muzumdar’s full-time appointment but to be formalised.
The gamers educated on the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru earlier than leaving for Bangladesh. All video games will probably be performed on the Shere Bangla National Stadium.
“Bangladesh are a very good side, they always play good cricket in home conditions. We are ready for the challenge. We have had two three days to prepare and we feel prepared in all the departments,” stated Harmanpreet on the eve of the sport.
Squads:
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana (captain, wk), Nahida Akter, Dilara Akter, Shathi Rani, Shamima Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Disha Biswas, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Salma Khatun, Fahima Khatun.
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harleen Deol, Devika Vaidya, Uma Chetry (wk), Amanjot Kaur, S. Meghana, Pooja Vastrakar, Meghna Singh, Anjali Sarvani, Monica Patel, Rashi Kanojiya, Anusha Bareddy, Minnu Mani.
Match begins 1.30 IST.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com