The leadership group sees Deepti Sharma stepping into the role of vice-captain for both the Test and ODI squads. Meanwhile, Shafali Verma has been entrusted with the vice-captaincy duties for the T20I side. The selection committee has opted for a 15-player roster for both the Test and ODI matches, while the T20I squad has been expanded to 17 members to accommodate a blend of experienced players and fresh talent.
Squad Changes and Tour Schedule
The selection process has introduced notable adjustments to the lineup. Vaishnavi Sharma has been drafted into the ODI squad, taking the place of Sneh Rana. The T20I squad reflects a focus on emerging talent, with Niki Prasad, G. Kamalini, and Anushka Sharma earning their places in the national setup.
The tour kicks off with the Test match in Gqeberha on December 9. Following the conclusion of the Test, the focus shifts to the ODI series, which is scheduled to take place in Paarl on December 16, Cape Town on December 19, and Bloemfontein on December 22. The tour will conclude with three T20I fixtures, starting in Benoni on December 26, followed by two matches in Potchefstroom on December 29 and 30.
Full Squad Details
The Test squad consists of Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Deepti Sharma (VC), Sree Charani, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, and Sayali Satghare.
The ODI squad features Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Deepti Sharma (VC), Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, and Sayali Satghare.
The T20I squad includes Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma (VC), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Niki Prasad, Richa Ghosh (WK), G. Kamalini (WK), Anushka Sharma, Deepti Sharma, Sree Charani, Prema Rawat, Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, and Sayali Satghare.
