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The Indian women's cricket team is holding a crucial week-long conditioning camp in Visakhapatnam to prepare for the upcoming World Cup. This location is particularly strategic since only three squad members have previous experience playing at the ACA-VDCA Stadium. The camp was originally planned for Bengaluru but shifted due to venue approval issues with the local cricket association. Players will participate in practice matches before heading to Chandigarh for the ODI series against Australia.

Key Points: India Women's Cricket Team Prepares for World Cup in Visakhapatnam

  • Strategic camp moved from Bengaluru to Visakhapatnam for venue familiarity
  • Only three players have prior experience at ACA-VDCA Stadium from 2014
  • Includes intra-squad day-night practice matches before Australia ODI series
  • All World Cup squad members and India A reserves participating in conditioning
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Indian Women's cricket team to prepare for World Cup with strategic camp in Visakhapatnam

Indian women's cricket team begins strategic week-long camp in Visakhapatnam to prepare for ICC World Cup matches against South Africa and Australia.

"Limited experience at venues like Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, and Indore has been a key talking point ahead of the World Cup. - ESPNcricinfo"

New Delhi, August 24

Ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup this year, the Indian Women's Cricket Team will undergo a skill-based week-long conditioning camp in Visakhapatnam, starting August 25.

The location is strategic, as only Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Sneh Rana from the squad have prior experience playing at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, having done so back in 2014, according to ESPNcricinfo.

India is scheduled to play two major matches in Visakhapatnam: first against South Africa on October 9, followed by Australia on October 12. Limited experience at venues like Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, and Indore has been a key talking point ahead of the World Cup.

Earlier on Friday, Navi Mumbai replaced Bengaluru as one of the tournament venues, which could benefit the Women in Blue, as they have played extensively there over the last three to four years in both international cricket and the Women's Premier League.

The skill-based conditioning camp was initially planned for Bengaluru but was shifted to Visakhapatnam after the Karnataka State Cricket Association was unable to secure state police approval for hosting matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

All players and reserves of the World Cup squad, along with the India A side selected for warm-up matches, are expected to participate in the camp.

The camp will include two intra-squad day and night practice matches before the team heads to New Chandigarh for the ODI series against Australia, starting September 16.

Following the 50-over series, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will travel to Bengaluru for two World Cup warm-up games against England (September 25) and New Zealand (September 27) before moving to Guwahati for their opening ICC Women's World Cup match against Sri Lanka on September 30.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Why so many venue changes? First Bengaluru, now Vizag. This last-minute shuffling doesn't help team preparation. BCCI should plan better for our women's team.
Sneha F
Day-night practice matches are a smart move! Our team needs to adapt to different conditions. Wishing our Women in Blue all the best for the World Cup! 🏏✨
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Aditya G
Good that they're getting exposure to multiple venues. The Australia series will be crucial preparation. Hope Harmanpreet leads from the front!
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Meera T
Finally some proper planning for women's cricket! The conditioning camp and practice matches show serious intent. Let's bring the World Cup home this time! 🏆
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Karthik V
The police approval issue in Bengaluru is disappointing. Our women cricketers deserve better infrastructure and support. Hope Vizag provides good facilities.

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