Harmanpreet Kaur to Captain India in T20 World Cup

Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the Indian women's cricket team in the upcoming 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup set to take place in the UAE, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy. The 15-member squad includes key players such as Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and wicket-keepers Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia, the latter's participation pending fitness clearance. India is scheduled to begin their campaign against New Zealand on October 4, followed by significant matches against Pakistan on October 6 and Australia on October 13. The tournament, featuring 10 teams, will run for 19 days with a total of 23 matches. Historical rivalries, particularly between India and Pakistan, are anticipated to be highlights of the event. The tournament was moved from Bangladesh to the UAE due to political issues in the former.