Women's T20 World Cup Team Gears Up for Crucial Clash Against South Africa The Women in Blue have made a strong start to their campaign at the Women’s T20 World Cup, with coach Aavishkar Salvi emphasizing the importance of their early victories in building momentum. The team’s first two wins, against Pakistan and the Netherlands, have provided a solid foundation for their upcoming match against South Africa at Old Trafford. Salvi highlighted that these results were critical not only for securing points but also for improving their Net Run Rate, a key metric in tournament standings. Speaking ahead of the high-stakes encounter with South Africa, Salvi reiterated the team’s hunger to perform at their best. “The way our preparations went, and to get those two wins under our belt, it was very important to get game time as well,” he said. The coach praised the players’ dedication, noting that their commitment to excellence has been evident even after securing the World Cup trophy. “In the last two years and a half I have spent with these girls, I have seen how hard they work to take their games to different levels,” he added. “They were pushing their limits even after winning the World Cup trophy.” The team’s lineup has seen some adjustments, including the inclusion of Prema Rawat as a replacement for the injured Shreyanka Patil. Salvi expressed confidence in Rawat’s ability to contribute, stating, “We will miss the services of Shreyanka for sure, but Prema is also an equally exciting talent.” He praised Rawat’s recent performances, noting her adaptability and potential. “The way she has been bowling, we all are pretty confident with the kind of potential she has,” he said. Another standout performer is young seamer Nandani Sharma, who made her World Cup debut against the Netherlands at Headingley.#old_Trafford #aavishkar_salvi #nandani_sharma #women_in_blue #prema_rawat
India Names Squad for Women's T20 World Cup with Yastika Bhatia and Nandani Sharma India's Women's T20 World Cup squad for the upcoming tournament in England has been finalized, featuring uncapped pace bowler Nandani Sharma, allrounder Radha Yadav, and Yastika Bhatia, who is making her maiden international call-up. The team, which will compete in the June-July edition of the tournament, includes key players such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma, while also addressing injuries and selection challenges from the recent T20I series in South Africa. The squad includes Yastika Bhatia, who has been sidelined due to a long-term injury. Bhatia, a wicketkeeper-batter, last played for India A in Australia in August 2025 and underwent ACL surgery in October 2025. She has represented India in 18 T20Is, with her last appearance dating back to April 2024. Radha Yadav, a spin-bowling allrounder, returns to the team after being dropped following her tour of England in the previous summer. Her inclusion strengthens India's spin department, which also features Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, and Shreyanka Patil. The selection process was influenced by injuries to key players. Allrounder Amanjot Kaur, who missed India's recent T20I series in South Africa due to a back injury, is out for four to five months. Her replacement, Kashvee Gautam, was also unavailable after sustaining a right knee injury during the tour. Gautam, who had been picked as Kaur's replacement, will undergo surgery and is expected to miss the tournament. Chief selector Amita Sharma confirmed that the team's bowling department struggled in South Africa, with the opposition's main batter, Laura Wolvaardt, scoring heavily. To address this, the selectors focused on bolstering the bowling attack by adding Nandani Sharma and Radha Yadav.#india #smriti_mandhana #harmanpreet_kaur #deepti_sharma #nandani_sharma
