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Kashvee Gautam Earns Maiden ODI Call-Up for v’s Tri-Series Tour of Sri Lanka
A Big Break for Kashvee Gautam After Stellar WPL Show
In a promising development for Indian women’s cricket, Kashvee Gautam has received her maiden call-up to the Indian national team for the upcoming Women’s Tri-Nation ODI series in Sri Lanka. The tri-series, scheduled to begin on April 27, features India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, and will culminate with the final on May 11.
Gautam, who made waves with her performances in the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL), was the joint-highest Indian wicket-taker with 11 scalps, sharing the spotlight with experienced pacer Shikha Pandey. Her impressive ability to swing the ball and deliver under pressure, coupled with her lower-order power-hitting skills, have earned her a well-deserved spot on the international stage.
Squad News: Harmanpreet Returns, Several Regulars Miss Out
Comeback of the Captain
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reinstated v as the skipper after she was rested during the home series against Ireland. The experienced Smriti Mandhana will continue to serve as the vice-captain, providing stability and leadership to the top-order.
Injury Concerns and Notable Omissions
India will be without the services of key fast bowlers Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, and Pooja Vastrakar, all of whom are nursing injuries. Additionally, explosive opener Shafali Verma remains absent from the squad, extending her time out of the 50-over format.
New Faces Bring Fresh Energy
Emerging Talent Gets Rewarded
Joining Gautam in the list of debutants are N Shree Charani and Shuchi Upadhyay. Shree Charani, a left-arm spinner, and Upadhyay, the Player of the Tournament at the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy, bring spin depth and youth energy to the squad.
This push toward youth signifies India’s strategic move to build a robust bench strength, especially in the lead-up to future ICC events. It also gives players like Gautam a platform to showcase their talent on the international stage.
Complete India Squad for the Tri-Series
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Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
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Smriti Mandhana (VC)
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Pratika Rawal
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Harleen Deol
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Jemimah Rodrigues
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Richa Ghosh (WK)
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Yastika Bhatia (WK)
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Deepti Sharma
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Amanjot Kaur
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Kashvee Gautam
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Sneh Rana
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Arundhati Reddy
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Tejal Hasabnis
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N Shree Charani
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Shuchi Upadhyay
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What to Expect from the Tri-Series
Each team in the tri-nation tournament will play four round-robin matches, with the top two teams advancing to the final on May 11. This format provides ample opportunities for young players to gain experience and stake their claim for permanent spots in the national side.
Fans will be closely watching Gautam’s performance as she transitions from domestic dominance to international debut.
🌐 For the official schedule and updates, visit the ICC Women’s Cricket calendar.
