Smriti Mandhana Named India Skipper for Home Series vs. Ireland.

Smriti Mandhana Named India Skipper for Home Series vs. Ireland. ODIs Under regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s rested hand, the three-match home series against Ireland shall have Smriti Mandhana lead India’s women cricket team on her shoulder. Other key names included in this ‘workload management’ exercise by BCCI includes Pacer Renuka Singh Thakur, along with other senior cricketers in fray.

The series forms part of the ICC Women’s Championship, and the points it carries are vital for qualification to the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Two of the key players will be missing, and there will be much emphasis on emerging talents to step up and deliver.

India will look to continue their strong run in the ICC Women’s Championship, while Ireland will look to make their mark against a formidable opponent.

Stay tuned for announcements regarding squads, match schedules, and more detail about the series.