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Indian Women’s Cricket Team Aims for Historic World Cup Triumph

By Nilay October 3, 2024 0

The Indian women’s cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is poised to make history in October as they aim to become the first Indian side to lift a senior World Cup title in women’s international cricket. The team will participate in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, where they will face formidable opponents in their quest for glory.

India has a strong unit that will hope to go the distance this time around, having finished runners-up once in the T20 World Cup (in 2020). However, they have their work cut out, with six-time T20 World Cup champions Australia and recently-crowned Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka in their group. India will also continue their rivalry with Pakistan in the group stage, as well as face two-time runners up New Zealand.

In the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup, only three nations have been crowned champions. Apart from Australia’s six titles, England and the West Indies have one each.

India’s Fixtures at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:

* October 4: India vs New Zealand [7:30 PM]
* October 6: India vs Pakistan [3:30 PM]
* October 9: India vs Sri Lanka [7:30 PM]
* October 13: India vs Australia [7:30 PM]

India’s Squad for ICC Women’s T20 Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:

* Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Sajana Sajeevan
* Travelling reserves: Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor
* Non-Travelling reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra

Telecast and Streaming Information:

* The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be live telecast on the Star Sports Network.
* The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be live streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

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India Set to Dominate Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Predicts Veda Krishnamurthy

By Nilay September 25, 2024 0

India Poised for Dominance in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Says Veda Krishnamurthy

Former Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has expressed confidence in the Indian women’s team’s ability to dominate the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, where the tournament will commence on October 3.

Krishnamurthy emphasized the importance of adapting to the conditions in the UAE, particularly for the spin-heavy Indian squad. She highlighted the crucial role of Deepti Sharma, who has been a key bowler for the team.

“Adjusting to the conditions is crucial when playing in the UAE, especially with this squad. We rely heavily on spinners, particularly Deepti Sharma, who has been a key bowler for us,” Krishnamurthy said.

She also praised the fast bowlers, especially Pooja Vastrakar, for their ability to hit hard lengths with the semi-new ball. Krishnamurthy believes that if India can start well and get Renuka Singh firing, they will be a formidable force in the tournament.

“It’s all about how they start, and they need Renuka to fire, regardless of the conditions. If they manage that, I think India will be very dominant in this World Cup,” she added.

In the previous edition of the T20 World Cup in 2022, India reached the semi-finals but fell short against Australia. Despite mixed results in the lead-up to this year’s tournament, including losses to Australia and England, India has bounced back with consecutive series wins against Bangladesh.

India will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against New Zealand on October 4 at Dubai International Stadium. They will also play warm-up matches against the West Indies and South Africa before the tournament.

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India Announces 15-Member Squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

By Nilay August 27, 2024 0

India Unveils Squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

The Indian Women’s Cricket Team has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 3rd to 20th. The tournament will feature 10 teams divided into two groups, with India placed in Group A alongside Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Led by experienced captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, the Indian squad boasts a blend of seasoned veterans and promising young talent. The team’s batting lineup is anchored by Mandhana, who is currently ranked as the world’s top batter in T20Is. She will be supported by the likes of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh, who have all made significant contributions to the team’s recent successes.

The bowling attack is spearheaded by Renuka Singh Thakur, who has emerged as one of the most potent fast bowlers in the world. She will be joined by the experienced Deepti Sharma, who is known for her all-round abilities, and the promising Dayalan Hemalatha.

The squad also includes wicket-keepers Yastika Bhatia and Shreyanka Patil, both of whom have shown impressive form in recent matches. The team’s fielding has been a key strength in recent years, and the inclusion of players like Pooja Vastrakar and Arundhati Reddy will further bolster this aspect.

India will be aiming to make a strong impact in the tournament and challenge for the title. They have a proven track record of success in T20 cricket, having reached the semi-finals of the previous two editions of the World Cup. With a talented squad and a wealth of experience, the team will be confident of putting up a strong performance in the UAE.

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