Team India’s captain suddenly changed in Sri Lanka, this star got a big responsibility

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|23-07-2024

Both the Indian cricket teams are currently on a tour of Sri Lanka. The men's team is to play a 3-match T20 series against Sri Lanka from July 27. After this, there will be an ODI series between the two teams. At the same time, the Indian women's cricket team is playing in the Asia Cup. It is playing its last match of the group stage against Nepal. In this match, the Indian team has entered the field with a big change.

Captain suddenly changed in Sri Lanka

Smriti Mandhana is leading Team India in this match being played against Nepal. Harmanpreet Kaur is not a part of this match, due to which this decision has been taken. Actually, Harmanpreet Kaur has been given rest before the big matches of the tournament. Harmanpreet was seen playing in the first two matches of the group stage. Apart from her, Pooja Vastrakar is also not a part of the playing 11. She has also been given rest.

Team India's semi-final is almost confirmed

Team India has played 2 matches in this tournament so far and both the matches have been played. India defeated Pakistan in its first match. After this, the Indian team defeated the UAE team. Team India is currently at number one in the points table and will reach the semi-finals as soon as it wins this match. Pakistan will also benefit from India's victory. Actually, Pakistan's team is at number two in the points table. If it loses the match, Nepal's team will be out of the tournament and Pakistan will qualify for the semi-finals.

Playing 11 of both teams

Indian team's playing XI: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana (captain), Dayalan Hemalatha, Jemima Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma, S Sajna, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Thakur Singh, Arundhati Reddy.

Nepal's playing XI: Samjhauta Khadka, Sita Rana Magar, Kabita Kunwar, Indu Burma (captain), Dolly Bhatta, Rubina Chhetri, Pooja Mahato, Kabita Joshi, Kajal Shrestha (wicketkeeper), Sabnam Rai, Bindu Rawal.

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