New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- In a major development, India have left out dashing opener Shafali Verma from their 15-member squad for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, which was announced on Tuesday in Mumbai. Harmanpreet Kaur has been named as the captain of the side while Smriti Mandhana will be her deputy. It will also be Harmanpreet maiden ODI World Cup as Indian women's team captain.

Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol have been rewarded for their consistent performances while the bowling attack will be spearheaded by Renuka Singh Thakur. The selectors have also picked a couple of new faces in Kranti Gaud and Sree Charani, who impressed in recent series in England.

Harmanpreet Kaur (Capt), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol...