In a significant development ahead of ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, BCCI The Women’s Selection Committee has announced a 15-member team for a marquee event with Star Batter. Shafali Verma Being a notable lapse. The much awaited squad declared on August 19 will be led Harmanpreet KaurWhich is first ready for Captain India in an ODI World Cup. Smriti Mandana The home tournament is named as his deputy, which begins with India on 30 September Sri Lanka In the opener.
Shafali Verma Bakkaran from India Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Squad
The absence of Shafali from the squad comes as a major surprise, especially looking at her as a hall. Despite its frequent performance in domestic and franchise cricket, the selectors have opted to leave the explosive opener. Shafali was the leading run-scorer in the one-day trophy of senior women, which was on a shocking strike of 527 runs and 152.31 at an impressive average of 75.29. His recent performance for India’s A Against Australia A, where he scored fifty and more than 30 scores, was also not enough to secure them in one place.
Chief selector Neetu David Addressing the media on the decision, said, “Shafali is currently playing in Australia for India. She is in our system – it is not that she is not in our system. Our eyes are also on him. We hope that the more in the system, the more she plays, the more experience she gains and she will serve India in the future, ”. His statement shows that when Shafali remains a part of future plans, the selectors are constantly giving priority to artists for the tournament immediately.
A new launch partnership for India for ODI World Cup 2025
With Shafali’s exclusion, the selectors have submitted a slot to another opener Tanning rawalWho will partner with the vice-captain Mandan. Since its debut against the West Indies last December, Rawal has been impressive, scoring 703 runs on an average of 54.07 in just 14 innings, a performance that has earned him a node on a more experienced opener. The team, which is coming from the victory of a historic 2–1 Vodi series in England, will be seen to build at that speed as they start their World Cup campaign. After his initial match against Sri Lanka, a series of strong opponents in India will face Pakistan, South Africa, Australia, England, New Zealand And Bangladesh In the group phase.
Also read: Yuvraj Singh shared precious tips for India ahead of ODI World Cup 2025
This article was published for the first time Womencrick.comA Cricket Times Company.
