Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Smriti Mandhana to miss India Women vs Pakistan Women match? Here’s the update

Smriti Mandhana India Women vs Pakistan Women: According to recent media reports, India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana may be in doubt for the opening match of the 2023 T20 World Cup against Pakistan. If the reports are confirmed, she will become the second India cricketer after Harmanpreet Kaur to miss out on the action. It was previously announced that Kaur would not be participating in the tournament due to a shoulder injury sustained during the tri-series final against South Africa.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Smriti Mandhana to miss India Women vs Pakistan Women match? Here’s the update

The absence of Smriti Mandhana, who is one of India’s most prominent and talented batsmen, would be a significant blow for the team. During India’s warm-up match against Bangladesh, she was seen with a heavily-bandaged middle finger on her left hand, fueling speculation about her potential absence from the T20 World Cup.

Despite the news and rumors circulating about Mandhana’s injury, there has been no official confirmation from the Indian cricket board or the player herself. Fans are now eagerly waiting for an update on her status, hoping she will be able to recover in time for the tournament. The T20 World Cup is a significant event for India and its fans, and the absence of two key players such as Kaur and potentially Mandhana will undoubtedly have an impact on their chances of success.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has recently announced the squad for the upcoming 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the Indian women’s team, as they aim to end their trophy drought and build upon their runner-up performance in the previous edition. Smriti Mandhana, who plays as an opener, will maintain her role as vice-captain under the leadership of Harmanpreet during the ICC event.

In preparation for the World Cup, the All-India Women’s Selection Committee has also chosen the squad for a tri-series in South Africa starting in January. This series will provide the team with a valuable opportunity to tune up their skills before the T20 World Cup.

India’s journey in the tournament will begin with a highly-anticipated match against their arch-rivals, Pakistan, on February 12. The final of the tournament will be held on February 26, setting the stage for an exciting showdown between the top teams in women’s cricket.