This Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed a 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match t20i series Sri Lankawith young talents Grandma and Vaishnavi sharma The girl takes her calls. The series marks India’s first international outing as the last month’s historic maiden women’s world title opener adds excitement to the home campaign starting on December 21.
G kamalini and vaishnavi sharma take their first big steps
In a clear sign of India’s growing confidence in its young pipeline, WicketKeeper-Bitye Kamalini and Junior Vaishnavi became their mainstay after stops at the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup earlier this year. Both were also pivotal to India’s campaign in Malaysia and were later named in the Best XI of the Tournament, the best XI that kept them firmly on the selectors’ radars.
Kamalini, who made his WPL debut for Mumbai Indians earlier this year, was selected as the second-order Wicketeeper. His rapid progress comes at a crucial time with regular custodian Yastika Bhatia currently on rehab following an ACL injury ahead of the 2025 ODI World Cup. Kamalini’s sharp gloves and improving batting consistency have made him a strong contender for long-term care.
Vaishnavi, just 19, has been one of the most promising spin prospects in the domestic circuit. The left-arm spinner dominated the last women’s T20 trophy as the tournament’s leading Wicket-Taker with 21 dismissals in 11 games at a remarkable economy rate of 4.5. His accuracy, flight change and temperament under pressure played a big role till Madhya Pradesh’s end.
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Shafali Verma holds his place; A few players miss
Do not give shafali Ahead of the World Cup semi-finals, Odi continues to be backed by selectors after one in domestic cricket, winning a last-minute spot in Odi’s squad. The power-hitting remains a crucial presence in India’s top order as they head into a strong T20 schedule.
However, India made notable exceptions compared to the previous T20I series in England. Sayi Satghare, Radha Yadavand Shuchi Upadhyay released to make way for a return Renuka Singh Thakur and new entrants. Seas Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaudand Sree charani Keep the stains after continuous performances.
Captain HarmanPreet Kaur and Vice-Captain Smriti Mandhana will continue to lead a balanced unit with experience and youth across departments.
The awaited series continues on December 21, which will also host the second T20I in Visakhapatnam. The teams will then move on to Thiruvananthapuram for the remaining three matches, continuing India’s resurgent stadiums and high stakes Cricket as India also claim the world title.
Squad for India’s T20I series vs Sri Lanka
Smriti Sharma, Sneh Randan, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Arundiya Singh Thakur, G Kamalini (WK), G Kamalini (WK), G Kamalini (WK), G Kamalini (WK), G Kamalini (WK), G Kamalini (WK) Sharma.
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