In a recent development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made significant changes to the India women’s squads for the 19th Asian Games 2023. Anjali Sarvani, who was initially part of the squad, has been sidelined due to a knee injury, paving the way for Pooja Vastrakar to step in as her replacement.
Anjali Sarvani, a promising left-arm pacer, unfortunately, had to withdraw from the squad due to her knee injury. The Women’s Selection Committee took swift action by including Pooja Vastrakar, who was previously listed as a standby player, to fill the void left by Sarvani. This adjustment marks the sole change in the women’s squad for the upcoming Asian Games.
The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2023 is set to host the women’s cricket competition, which will be played in the exciting T20 format. The tournament is scheduled to run from September 19th to September 25th, 2023, at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field.
In addition to the revised lineup, the Indian women’s squad has four standby players ready to step in if needed. Harleen Deol, Kashvee Gautam, Sneh Rana, and Saika Ishaque are the talented reserves, ensuring the squad’s depth and flexibility.
Team India (Senior Women) squad for the 19th Asian Games:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Smriti Mandhana (VC)
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Deepti Sharma
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Amanjot Kaur
- Devika Vaidya
- Titas Sadhu
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad
- Minnu Mani
- Kanika Ahuja
- Uma Chetry (WK)
- Anusha Bareddy
- Pooja Vastrakar
Despite the change in personnel, the Indian women’s squad remains a formidable force, equipped with talent and determination. Fans eagerly anticipate their performance in the forthcoming Asian Games and hope for a successful campaign.
