India was disappointed after their hopes for ensuring a sought -after world title were interrupted by premature departure from the T20 World Cup in UAE last year. Harmanpreet Kaur faced difficult criticism for the lack of the team’s intention during the campaign. However, India will have a chance to redeem and restore his reputation when he competes at the ODI World Championship at the end of this year.
After fasting the mega event, a female cricket in India has undergone an important transition over the last six MTH. India handed over debut cars to adolescent players in ODIS: MINU Mani, Tejal Hasabnis, Pratika Rawal, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Priya Mishhr, Kašvee Gautam, Tanwar, Sayalia see Charani.
With such a wide talent fund, the team management is expected to be the last 15-member team for the World Championship. However, the former Indian cricket Devika Palsikar warned that experimentation so close to the big tournament could be counterproductive.
“If you ask for my opinion, then we should not really do all these experiments before the World Cup. As you said correctly, they have already handed over the cap ten different players, although the World Championship is only six months away,” Palshikar told Indiatoday.in.
“So basically I have always felt that this is not something new for this World Championship, it has been happening for many years. Selectioners tend to experiment too much. I’m sure the captain or coach will not get a consistent, settled team.
“The same thing happened again this time, so I was a little disappointed. But then I’m sure anyone who chose had to see some potential in them, otherwise they wouldn’t choose them. At least that’s what I suppose,” Palsikar added.
Uttarakhand’s Raghvi bist, which was not in the series against Ireland, and Madhya Pradesh Spinner Shuchi Up fallsyay, who still has to play from her first call during the Tri-Rinion series in Sri Lanka.
Pwer pratika
Pratika Rawal became the fastest body of 500 runs in women’s ODI. Courtesy: BCCi woman
Among the fresh faces, Pratika appeared as a standout artist. Since its debut against West India last year has been 24 years old impressed by the remarkable 154-run shifts against Ireland in January. She continued her fine form in the ongoing TRI trick and broke the long -term record in Charlotte, England Edwards and became the fastest body that reached 500 runs in women’s ODI.
Despite its growing shares, the pratika must still appear in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), although it has been invited twice the masters, Mumbai Indians. Palshikar, who also serves as a coach of Mi, praised her peace and expressed confidence in his chance to get into the World Cup team.
“Her record is impressive and right now I believe it is number one when it comes to the fastest up to 500 ODI runs. So her temperament must be good,” Palsikar said.
“Technically, if you ask me, I haven’t seen her much.
“But the way she plays at the moment is her temperament really solid. And yes, he’s doing well for India. Maybe it could be a very good selection for the World Championship,” Palsikar added.
Pratika also holds a distinction that he is the second fastest batter across men and women to achieve 500 runs-only Janneman Malan in South Africa, which achieved a milestone in seven shifts. Her stellar form brought her to the 10 best cross -country centers among Indian openers in the women’s ODI and placed it next to elite names like Jaya Sharma, Anju Jain, Mandhan and Punam’s Punam.
Pratika vshafali
Pratika Rawal replaced Shafali Verma in the Indian team. With a kind permission: pti/bcci woman
The entry of the Pratty to the Indian team came after the leadership decided to switch from Shafali Verma to the unsatisfactory home series against New Zealand last October. Yet Devika Palshikar warned of Shafali’s abilities.
While Pratika entered as a new introductory partner Mandhany, Palsikar stressed that the comparison of these two would be like comparing mangoes and oranges – each brings his own strengths to the table. She also added that they excel for India at the World Championship, bringing Shafali back to the mix can be essential.
“Shafali works really well right now. See, to compare Shafali and Pratty for me-know-not. There is no doubt that (Pratika) came as an opening man and of course he is entered into Shafali’s place. This, or is that it is, or is it, or is that it is, or is that it is or emerges.
“As for the real reasons why it has not been selected lately – I really don’t know. But again, the comparison of these two is like comparing mangoes and oranges that I really don’t want to do. Shafali has my own game, your own approach, your own temperament and style.”
“And Pratika has a completely different style. So in my opinion they both fit into the team. If India really thinks about winning the World Cup, then I feel that there should be Shafali,” Palsikar added.
Patience and aggression
Shafali Verma was in good shape in the home season. Courtesy: pti
After Shafali Verma was abandoned from the Indian team, he replied with a number of dominant performances on the domestic circuit. She appeared as the highest running official in a one -day senior trophy and accumulated 527 runs from seven shifts on average 75.29, including two centuries and the highest score of 197 against the Bengal in Rajkot.
The 21-year-old woman continued her fine form in a one-day trophy for senior women, which concerned 414 runs in five matches on average 82.80, with the highest score of 115. 209 Running on average 52.25.
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Palsikar, who represented India in one test and 15 ODI between 2006 and 2008, recommended Shafali to remain positive, trust the process and continued to play his natural aggressive games and waited for the right opportunity.
“I really would like to advise her to stay positive. Her chance comes soon – that’s what I pray for. And whenever she gets the opportunity, she should play as she always does. The aggression – that’s the best part about her launch. So my advice is to stick to this aggression.” Said Palsikar.
Return
Sneh Rana went against South Africa’s Republic five goal. Courtesy: BCCi woman
While India has largely focused on the care of young talents, she also turned to experience in returning a key versatile Sneh Rana. A 31-year-old woman who performed for Royal Challengers Bengalur (RCB) as a replacement for Shreyan Patil in WPL, recently brought ODI comeback after sixteen months Hiatus-A has more than justified challenge.
Although she missed the Player of the Match Award, her tidy charm 3 for 31 at 8 breaks played a key role in Nine goals above Sri Lanka in the tri-series opening in Colombo. Then she released a winning match against South Africa and claimed 5 for 43 in 10 overs to win the players of the match.
Palshikar stressed that on the basis of her standout performance in the Tri-series, Sneh Rana deserves a place in the Indian team at the World Championship and should not be overlooked.
“Certainly. Now that she has proven her choice in the last two games, I think selectors – or rather our leadership – should not really do much more experimentation. Especially with the world championship only four or five months away,” Palshikar said.
“From what I see, they have more or less chosen the core of the team. Now they should give the coach and the captain full of freedom to develop the final tactical details and start planning specifically for the World Cup.”
For the unknown, Sneh Rana was part of the Indian team at the ODI women’s World Championship, which took place in New Zealand, where it had a significant impact-10 goals, including four goals, and 101 runs on average 25.25. When Palsikar thought about the current Indian settings, he noted that, in addition to several minor improvements, the group should currently travel to Sri Lanka the core of the team for the upcoming World Cup.
“It should be the last group – maybe only one or two changes. As I said earlier, I would really like to see Shafali on the team. I want to see her playing in XI, because the player is different for me and she absolutely deserves to be there,” Palsikar said.
“And yes, Rana should also be part of the team because it brings a lot of experience. She has already played on the big scene and the World Cup is one of those events where players’ experience is incredibly important,” Palsikar added.
Unfulfilled dream
Harmanpreet Kaur will try to win his first ICC title. Courtesy: pti
As for experience, all eyes will be on Captain Harmanpreet Kaur when he plays ODI in his fifth World Cup. At the age of 36, it is uncertain whether it will appear in another edition. Given that India is still chasing his first world title, this tournament – because it took place at home – became a Harmanpreet gold opportunity to lead the team to fame.
At the beginning of this year, Harmanpreet Kaur led in Mumbai Indians (Mi) to their second WPL title in 2025 – also in the second place in the tournament. With the approaching World Cup, it could become even more strange for her.
“If this happens, it would really be the icing upstairs. And when he talks about Harman, I think he plays every match with the only goal.
“I’m sure her access to the World Championship will not be different. It will try to win. Whether it is her last World Cup, I have no idea – but one thing is sure: whenever she plays, she plays to win.”
“From the bottom of my heart I really want Harman leading the team to win the World Championship as a captain. That would be something really special,” Palsikar signed.
In 2005, Karen Rolton undefeated 107 in the Supersport Park in Centurion broke the Indian heart. In 2017, it was a heroic six gasoline Anya Shrubsole to Lord, which again broke Indian dreams.
After toleration of two such turns, India can find inspiration New Zealand Journey to the Women’s World Cup T20 -Tý, who lost the final back-to-back in 2009 and 2010, before finally last year finally won in UAE.
Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
4th May 2025
