India names Women's World Cup 2025 squad and Australia ODI series

India named its squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 and the three-match ODI series against Australia, marking the near culmination of a focused preparation period that included a 10-day camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain, as India heads into the home stretch of a campaign that culminates in late September when the World Cup opens in India and Sri Lanka’s venues.

The players’ lineup reflects a blend of established leaders and emerging talents. The World Cup squad includes Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh as wicketkeeper, Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia as a wicketkeeper–reserve, and Sneh Rana. In the lead‑up to the World Cup, India will also play a three‑match ODI series against Australia, with the same core group expected to feature, though final selections could be adjusted closer to kickoff.

Among the notable selections, Renuka Singh Thakur returns from a back injury and is considered fully fit and available for selection, while pace bowler...