Tejal hasnabis

Renuka Singh Thakur: The women's national team selection committee on Tuesday included pacer Renuka Singh Thakur and allrounder Amanjot Kaur, both of whom are currently recuperating from injuries, for the Women's World Cup to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka jointly.

The notable absence from the squad for the Women's World Cup and the preceding three-match series against Australia is opener Shafali Verma, who has been left out despite currently playing with the India A team in Australia. Tejal Hasnabis, Shuchi Upadhyay, and Sayali Satghare, who were all part of the recent ODI series against England, have been left out of the 15-member squad, which will be led by regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.

The selectors have expressed faith in Pratika Rawal, who has partnered with Smriti Mandhana as the opener since last year and has impressed in the 14 ODI's she has played so far.