India A women's team announced for series against England A

According to a report by Sportstar, the women's selection committee has announced the India A team for the upcoming home multi-format series against England A. This tour includes 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, and one multi-day match. The T20 series will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, while the ODI and multi-day matches will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Madhya Pradesh batter Anushka Sharma has been appointed captain for the limited-overs formats, with Kerala's Minu Mani serving as her deputy. Minu Mani will take over the team's captaincy for the red-ball match. Shreyanka Patil, who could not secure a place in the senior team, will be seen playing in all three formats. Additionally, Kashvi Gautam, who is returning after knee surgery, has also been included in the limited-overs squad.

The India A team is the second-tier team of India's national women's cricket team. The primary objective of this team has been to provide international exposure to emerging women players and prepare them to secure a place in the main team. Previously, this team has also worked to provide a platform to young talents by participating in various international series.