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Josephine Nkomo to Lead Zimbabwe in Historic Maiden Tour of India
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News18•10-10-2026, 16:35
Josephine Nkomo to Lead Zimbabwe in Historic Maiden Tour of India
- •All-rounder Josephine Nkomo will captain the 15-member Zimbabwe women squad for their upcoming maiden white-ball tour of India starting October 16.
- •Zimbabwe has retained the exact squad that recently faced the West Indies, which includes standout performers like Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, and Modester Mupachikwa.
- •The historic tour features three T20Is in Raipur followed by three ODIs in Baroda, with the ODI matches forming a part of the ICC Womens Championship.
- •Smriti Mandhana will lead the Indian team for the first time as captain, taking over the role from Harmanpreet Kaur who remains in the squad as a player.
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All-rounder Josephine Nkomo will captain the 15-member Zimbabwe women's squad for their maiden tour of India.
The tour begins with three T20Is on October 16, 18, and 20 in Raipur, followed by three ODIs on October 23, 25, and 28 in Baroda.
Smriti Mandhana takes over as captain for her first series in the role, replacing Harmanpreet Kaur, who remains in the squad as a player.
