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Radha Rises, Shreyanka Returns: India A Gears Up for Aussie Challenge


Updated: July 11, 2025 09:06

Image Source : News18
India A’s women’s squad is set for a highstakes multiformat tour of Australia from August 7 to 24, with Radha Yadav named captain across formats. The tour marks a comeback for key players and a proving ground for emerging talent.
 
Squad Highlights and Comebacks
  • Offspinner Shreyanka Patil returns to the T20I squad after a long injury layoff, pending fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of 
  • Excellence.
  • Pacer Titas Sadhu, cleared for action, joins all three squads after missing recent tours due to injury.
  • Shafali Verma, despite a lean run in England, retains her spot across formats, signaling faith in her explosive potential.
  • Minnu Mani, last year’s captain, steps into the vicecaptain role.
Format Breakdown
  • T20I Squad (Matches in Mackay: Aug 7, 9, 10)
  • Radha Yadav (c), Minnu Mani (vc), Shafali Verma, Shreyanka Patil, Titas Sadhu, and others.
  • ODI Squad (Matches in Brisbane: Aug 13, 15, 17)
  • Includes Tejal Hasabnis, Priya Mishra (subject to fitness), and Dhara Gujjar.
  • FourDay Match (Aug 21–24 at Allan Border Field)
  • Same lineup as ODI squad, offering continuity and depth.
Tour Significance
  • A vital platform for Shreyanka and Sadhu to reassert their international credentials.
  • Radha Yadav’s leadership across formats reflects her growing stature in Indian cricket.
  • The series serves as a selection litmus test ahead of the Women’s ODI World Cup later this year.
Sources: Livemint, Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, India Today, News18, PTI, MSN.

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