Patiala, 06 January (Sports Desk)
India has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot (January 10, 12, and 15). This series marks India’s final ODIs in the current ICC Women’s Championship cycle, where they aim to finish above England, with Australia already securing the championship title.
Smriti Mandhana will captain the side in the absence of regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who has been rested to manage her workload. Deepti Sharma will serve as Mandhana’s deputy.
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Mandhana will look to continue her strong form after impressive performances against the West Indies in both T20Is and ODIs last month. Harleen Deol, fresh off her maiden ODI century against the West Indies, will also be a key player with the bat.
Pace bowler Renuka Singh Thakur has also been rested for the series.
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India ODI Squad vs Ireland:
Smriti Mandhana (c), Deepti Sharma (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry, Richa Ghosh, Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Sayali Satghare
Match Schedule (Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot):
- 1st ODI: January 10
- 2nd ODI: January 12
- 3rd ODI: January 15
India enters this series on the back of a 3-0 ODI series sweep against the West Indies in late December.
