Kashvee Gautam Earns Maiden Call-Up for ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka

Kashvee Gautam Earns Maiden Call-Up- In a significantly altered India ODI squad for the next tri-series in Sri Lanka, where South Africa will be the third team, Kashvee Gautam, N Shree Charani, and Shuchi Upadhyay have received their first national call-ups. 

Sneh Rana, Yastika Bhatia, Arundhati Reddy, and Amanjot Kaur have all returned, and Harmanpreet Kaur, who missed the last series against Ireland at home in January, is back as captain. Due to their injuries, fast bowlers Renuka Singh, Pooja Vastrakar, and Titas Sadhu were not selected.

Despite a great performance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) earlier this year, when she scored 304 runs from nine innings (fourth on the chart for best run-scorers) with a strike rate of 152.76, Shafali Verma remained out of the picture.

Smriti Mandhana was captain of India when they hosted Ireland and won all three games to sweep the series 3-0. Those who have been excluded include Uma Chetry, Raghvi Bist, Sayali Satghare, Tanuja Kanwar, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, and Saima Thakor.

The 21-year-old Gautam was one of the WPL’s top players this season, taking 11 wickets in nine games, the highest by an Indian, and impressing everyone with her pace and poise. Left-arm spinner Charani, 20, only appeared in two WPL games for the Delhi Capitals (DC), taking four wickets. In contrast, Upadhyay, a left-arm spinner, finished third in terms of wickets taken at the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy in December of last year. In nine innings, she took 18 wickets at an average of 15.44 and an economy rate of 3.48. After her team, Madhya Pradesh, won the title, she was awarded the Player of the Tournament.

Given that the ODI World Cup will be held in India in September and October, the series is crucial for all three nations.

India squad for women’s ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka

The Indian Women’s Cricket Team is a fantastic blend of young players, seasoned players, and departmental flexibility. The squad is captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, a skilled all-around player known for her strong batting and reliable off-spin. She is accompanied by Smriti Mandhana, the stunning left-handed opener and vice captain who frequently leads the innings. The team’s two highly talented wicketkeeper-batters are Richa Ghosh, an aggressive middle-order striker, and Yastika Bhatia, a composed left-handed hitter known for her balance and skill behind the wickets. Harleen Deol contributes depth to the batting unit with her all-around skill and dynamic fielding, while Jemimah Rodrigues offers flare and agility in the middle order. Tejal Hasabnis, a rising star, adds power to the batting order with her reliable performances.

A solid group of all-rounders make up the team, but Deepti Sharma stands out for her consistent off-spin and capacity to use the bat to steady the innings. Another reliable off-spinning all-rounder who provides vital lower-order runs and bowling control is Sneh Rana. Pratika Rawal brings depth as a promising all-round option, while Amanjot Kaur is a dynamic young prospect who can bat and move at a medium speed. With her right-arm medium-fast deliveries, speed bowling sensation Kashvee Gautam adds firepower to the bowling assault. The pace department is further strengthened by Arundhati Reddy’s experience and swing. Sree Charani and Shuchi Upadhyay, two young, up-and-coming bowlers keen to establish themselves on the big stage, round up the bowling squad.

This team, which can play in all forms and situations, is the ideal mix of established stars and up-and-coming talent. The Indian Women’s Cricket Team is positioned for success in future competitions because to a well-balanced combination of aggression, leadership, and tactical depth.With a balanced mix of youth and experience, the Indian women’s squad is all set to make a strong impact in the ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka.