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

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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.