Assam’s Jintimani Kalita has been named as Renuka Singh Thakur’s replacement in India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against Zimbabwe. Kalita received her maiden ODI cap from former captain Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of the opening match in Baroda on Friday.
Fast bowler Renuka has been ruled out of the series as she continues to build up the bowling workload required for the 50-over format at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
The Women’s Selection Committee named Jintimani as her replacement. The Assam cricketer was part of India’s recently concluded T20I series in Raipur and travelled with the team to Baroda for the ODI assignment.
Receiving her maiden ODI cap marks a significant milestone in Jintimani’s career and a proud moment for Assam cricket. The opportunity gives the young cricketer a chance to begin her journey in the 50-over international format in the Indian colours.
The three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe begins on October 23, with the remaining matches scheduled as part of India’s home assignment.
India’s Updated ODI Squad
Smriti Mandhana (Captain), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma (Vice-Captain), Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Yastika Bhatia (Wicketkeeper), Vaishnavi Sharma, Nandni Sharma, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare and Jintimani Kalita.
