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Shafali Verma Backs Team Experimentation Following Successful Run Without Jemimah Rodrigues
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News18•15-10-2026, 17:35
Shafali Verma Backs Team Experimentation Following Successful Run Without Jemimah Rodrigues
- •Shafali Verma noted that Jemimah Rodrigues's absence was well-managed by Richa Ghosh and Harmanpreet Kaur during recent tournaments.
- •India is set to play a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Raipur starting Friday, followed by three ODIs in Vadodara.
- •Smriti Mandhana has taken over as the all-format captain after Harmanpreet Kaur's resignation, with Shafali serving as T20I vice-captain.
Key Questions Answered
Jemimah Rodrigues was ruled out of both the Asia Cup and the Asian Games due to a high-grade right hamstring tear that she sustained during The Hundred in August 2026.
Smriti Mandhana has taken over as the all-format captain of the Indian women's cricket team following Harmanpreet Kaur's resignation from her role as skipper.
India and Zimbabwe are playing a three-match T20I series in Raipur before moving to Vadodara to compete in a three-match ODI series.
