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Anushka Sharma, Harleen Deol to Lead India A Women’s Squads on England Tour

The BCCI has announced India A women's squads for the tour of England, featuring T20 and ODI series. Anushka Sharma will captain the T20 team, while Harleen Deol leads the ODI side. Jintimani Kalita has earned her first India A call-up in both formats. The tour begins with T20s on June 20, followed by ODIs from July 1.

Key Points: India A Women’s Squads for England Tour Announced

  • Anushka Sharma to lead T20 side
  • Harleen Deol to captain ODI squad
  • Jintimani Kalita gets maiden call-up
  • Tour starts June 20 with T20 series
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India A squads for England tour announced; Anushka Sharma, Harleen Deol to lead T20 and ODI sides

Anushka Sharma and Harleen Deol have been named captains for India A women’s T20 and ODI squads on the England tour. Full squads announced.

"The squads include a mix of emerging and fringe international players. - BCCI"

Mumbai, May 3

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the India A women's squads for the upcoming tour of England, featuring three T20s and three One-Day matches against England A later this year.

Anushka Sharma, who recently made her international debut during India's tour of South Africa, has been appointed captain for the T20 leg, with Vrinda Dinesh named her deputy. For the 50-over format, Harleen Deol will lead the side, while Pratika Rawal has been named vice-captain.

The squads include a mix of emerging and fringe international players. G. Kamalini and Vaishnavi Sharma, both of whom have featured for the senior team in recent times, have been included in both squads. Jintimani Kalita has earned her maiden call-up to the India A setup in both formats.

Among other new faces, Tanisha Singh has been picked for the ODI squad, while Purvaja Verlekar finds a place in the T20 side.

India A's tour will begin with the T20 series from June 20, followed by the three-match ODI series starting July 1.

Anushka Sharma (C), Vrinda Dinesh (VC), G Kamalini (WK), Uma Chetry, Vaishnavi Sharma, Prema Rawat, Purvaja Verlekar, Jintimani Kalita, Saima Thakor, Simran Bahadur, Shweta Sehrawat, Deeya Yadav, Minnu Mani, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer.

Harleen Deol (C), Pratika Rawal (VC), Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, G Kamalini (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Niki Prasad, Prema Rawat, Tanuja Kanwer, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shabnam Shakil, Sayali Satghare, Jintimani Kalita, Saima Thakor.

Meanwhile, the BCCI has also named India's squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup and the preceding T20I series against England. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the side, with Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain.

India's squad for three T20Is against England and the Women's T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav.

The selectors also named the squad for the one-off Test against England, scheduled to be played at Lord's.

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Pratika Rawal, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandini Sharma, Harleen Deol, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare and Sneh Rana.

- ANI

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Priya S
Excited to see Jintimani Kalita get her maiden call-up! Northeast talent finally getting recognition in women's cricket. Also happy to see Vaishnavi Sharma retained in both squads after her senior debut. BCCI is doing a good job building bench strength for the future.
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James A
Good to see the England A tour happening, these matches are crucial for player development. But I wonder why Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues weren't included in the A squads? They could have used the game time ahead of the T20 World Cup. 🤔
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Siddharth J
Nice to see the women's game getting this level of planning! Two separate A squads for T20 and ODIs, plus the senior team for the Test and World Cup. The future looks bright for Indian women's cricket. Just wish more matches were scheduled at home too. 🏏🇮🇳
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Kavya N
Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed that Shreyanka Patil and Radha Yadav are only in the senior squad and not getting A team exposure. They need consistent game time. But good to see G Kamalini getting chances in both squads - she's been impressive behind the stumps.
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Rohit P
The Test squad at Lord's is a big moment! Harmanpreet and Smriti leading the charge, and good to see Sneh Rana back. But why only one Test? Women's cricket needs more red-ball games to develop. Anyway, all the best to the girls! 🎉👏

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