Asian Games 2023: Indian women’s cricket team will start the campaign without Harmanpreet

Asian Games 2023, Harmanpreet Kaur: The Indian women’s cricket team will start its campaign in the Hangzhou Asian Games with a quarter-final match against Malaysia on Thursday. Women’s cricket team will enter Asian Games for the first time.

In this match, the Indian team will enter without its regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Because ICC has suspended him for two matches due to his behavior during Bangladesh tour. Smriti Mandhana will lead the team in the absence of Harmanpreet.

Asian Games 2023: Malaysia has defeated Hong Kong :-

Malaysia had made it to the last eight by defeating Hong Kong by 22 runs in the opening match. The Indian team will not face much trouble in registering a win against Malaysia, but its real test will be in the semi-finals. Where he may face Bangladesh.

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Many experienced players included in the team:-

Apart from India, the teams of Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are very strong. With an average age of 23.7 years, India have a young group of players who will be keen to top the podium. There are three members of the Under-19 World Cup-winning team in Shefali Verma, Richa Ghosh and Titas Sadhu.

And in the form of Kanika Ahuja and Minnu Mani, they have some exciting possibilities. Team India will also benefit from the experience of Jemimah Rodrigues. Their recent record against Asian opponents is quite good.

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