Indian women’s cricket team, governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in global cricket. With a combination of old-timers and new faces, the team is gearing up to play in some of the most important tournaments, most significantly the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, to be hosted in India from September 29 to October 26, 2025.
Who Are The Players Of The Indian Women’s Cricket Team?
The captain of the team is Harmanpreet Kaur, an experienced all-rounder who is famous for her hard-hitting batting and sharp strategic sense. She is supported by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, a elegant left-handed opener who is famous for her consistency as an opener. The team has a mix of experienced players and newcomers, and it reflects the abundance of Indian women’s cricket talent.
Key Players by Format
All-Rounders: Deepti Sharma, a consistent left-handed batsman and off-spinner, is still a key figure in all the formats. Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar, also, are key players with both batting and bowling contributions.
Batters: Aside from Mandhana, batswomen like Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma provide solidity to the batting roster.
Bowlers: The bowling attack is spearheaded by Renuka Singh Thakur, who is known for her high pace and swing. She is supported by spinners Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil, who offer variation and control.
Wicket-keepers: Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia have carried the important responsibility behind the wickets, bringing energy to the field with their pace and sharpness of reflexes.
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The Women’s Premier League has also served a vital purpose in identifying new talent. The likes of Uma Chetry and Shreyanka Patil have impressed and have been given national call-ups after putting up impressive performances in the league. Under head coach Amol Muzumdar’s guidance, the team has been working towards maximising skill and strategy. Fielding coach Munish Bali and bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi form the support staff, which is preparing the team for upcoming challenges.
The Indian women’s cricket team also boasts a stellar record of triumph, having come as runners-up in the Women’s World Cup of 2005 and 2017 and the Women’s T20 World Cup of 2020. They have gone on to triumph in the Women’s Asia Cup seven times and won a gold medal in the 2022 Asian Games.
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