Good prep for the girls with T20 World Cup one year away - Smriti Mandhana

India Women's Team is set to play a five-match T20I series in England, starting June 28, 2025.

The series acts as a crucial preparation step ahead of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England.

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“Five T20s in similar English summer conditions make for ideal preparation a year out from the World Cup.”

“T20 is a format where batters must constantly evolve due to opposition planning and tactics.”

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Injuries to Renuka Thakur, Pooja Vastrakar, and Titas Sadhu mean a new-look pace unit.

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Arundathi Reddy leads the attack, supported by Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Gaud, and Sayali Satghare.

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Mandhana is excited by their domestic experience and WPL exposure.

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Mandhana emphasized staying grounded: "Cricket is all about one ball at a time."

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