India’s Women’s Cricket is all set to kick off its highly anticipated 2023-24 home season with an exciting lineup of matches, featuring T20Is against England and historic Test encounters against England and Australia. As the squads for the T20Is are unveiled, anticipation is soaring for a season that promises cricketing excellence and memorable moments.
T20I Series Against England
The cricketing action begins with a riveting three-match T20I series against England, scheduled from December 6 to 10. The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will host the clashes, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter between two formidable teams. The squads for these T20Is have been announced, sparking excitement among fans.
Following the T20Is, history will be made as Test cricket returns to India’s women’s home season after an eight-year hiatus. The one-off Test against England, slated for December 14 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, marks a significant moment for women’s cricket in the country. Another Test awaits against Australia, scheduled from December 21 at the Wankhede Stadium, adding to the historic nature of the season.
Test Cricket Returns Home After 2014
For the first time since 2014, Test cricket will be a focal point in India’s women’s home season. The team has only played two Tests since, both as away fixtures against England and Australia in 2021. Impressively, the Indian side performed commendably in both games, securing honours in an away setting.
Cricket enthusiasts are brimming with excitement as the women’s squads are announced, with the promise of an unforgettable home season. The return of Test matches to Indian soil adds a layer of significance to the upcoming contests, and fans are eager to witness the prowess of the Indian team against strong opponents.
India’s squad for 3 T20Is against England: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Mannat Kashyap, Saika Ishaque, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Pooja Vastrakar, Kanika Ahuja, Minnu Mani.
India’s squad for Tests against England & Australia: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Shubha Satheesh, Harleen Deol, Saika Ishaque, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Meghna Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Pooja Vastrakar.
Fixtures:
| Match | Venue | Date | Time (IST) |
| India vs England 1st T20I | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | December 6, 2023 | 7:00 PM |
| India vs England 2nd T20I | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | December 9, 2023 | 7:00 PM |
| India vs England 3rd T20I | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | December 10, 2023 | 7:00 PM |
| India vs England Test | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | December 14-17, 2023 | 9:30 AM |
| India vs Australia | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | December 21-24, 2023 | 9:30 AM |
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