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Anushka Sharma Earns Maiden India Call-Up for Women's T20I Series vs South Africa

The BCCI has announced the Indian women's cricket squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series in South Africa. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy. The squad sees the maiden national call-up for batter Anushka Sharma following her performances in the Women's Premier League. The series will be played across Durban, Johannesburg, and Benoni from April 17 to April 27.

Key Points: India Women's T20I Squad for South Africa Tour Announced

  • Anushka Sharma gets maiden national call-up
  • Harmanpreet Kaur to captain the side
  • Five-match T20I series in South Africa
  • Squad features mix of experience and new talent
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India women's squad for South Africa T20Is named; Anushka Sharma gets maiden call-up

Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India women's squad against South Africa. Anushka Sharma receives her first national call-up. Full squad details inside.

"Anushka, who represented Gujarat Giants (GG) in this year's Women's Premier League (WPL), has received her first-ever call-up to the national side."

Mumbai, March 24

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the squad for the Indian women's team's five-match away T20I series against South Africa, starting from next month.

The five-match T20I series will start on April 17 and will go on till April 27.

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading the side, with star batter Smriti Mandhana being her deputy. The likes of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Bharti Fulmali, Uma Chetry, Anushka Sharma and wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh will provide power-packed batting options.

Anushka, who represented Gujarat Giants (GG) in this year's Women's Premier League (WPL), has received her first-ever call-up to the national side. During the tournament, she was one of GG's brightest stars, scoring 177 runs in seven innings at an average of 25.28, with a strike rate of 129.19 and a best score of 44. GG's journey in the season ended during the playoffs, losing to Delhi Capitals (DC).

Spinners Shreyanka Patil and Shree Charani will form a solid spin trio with an experienced Deepti, while the pace attack will consist of Renuka Thakur, Arundhati Reddy and Kranti Gaud.

The first two fixtures of the series will take place on April 17 and 19 in Durban, while the next two will take place in Johannesburg on April 22 and 25. The final fixture on April 27 will take place at Benoni.

India's squad for South Africa Tour: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Shreyanka Patil, Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, Uma Chetry (WK), Anushka Sharma.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Strong squad overall. But I'm a bit surprised to not see Radha Yadav in the spin department. She has experience in South African conditions. Hope the young spin trio of Patil, Charani and Deepti can handle the pressure.
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Sarah B
Watching the WPL has been fantastic, and it's great to see its direct impact on team selection. Anushka Sharma played with such fearless intent. The future of women's cricket in India looks very bright.
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Aman W
Pace attack looks a bit thin with just Renuka, Arundhati and Kranti. South African pitches can be bouncy. Maybe they could have included one more genuine quick. But anyway, josh toh bohot hai! Let's go Team India!
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Kavya N
Excited to see Shafali and Jemimah open again. Their partnership is pure entertainment! Also, good to see Uma Chetry getting opportunities. We need to build wicket-keeping depth behind Richa Ghosh. All the best, girls!
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Vikram M
Solid selection for the most part. The core of Harmanpreet, Smriti, and Deepti provides great stability. The new faces bring fresh energy. Hope they get good match time and not just warm the bench. Onwards and upwards!

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