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USA Cricket has revealed its 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup set to take place in Malaysia. This marks the USA’s second consecutive appearance in the global tournament after earning qualification from the Americas region.
The selection followed a rigorous week-long camp in Florida involving 26 players, culminating in a squad that blends experience with promising new talent.
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Team Leadership
- Captain: Anika Reddy Kolan
- Continuing her leadership after a successful tour to the West Indies.
- Vice-Captain: Aditiba Chudasama
- Brings experience and leadership qualities to the squad.
USA U19 Women’s Squad
- Anika Reddy Kolan – Captain
- Aditiba Chudasama – Vice Captain
- Chetna Reddy Pagydyala
- Chetnaa G Prasad
- Disha Dhingra
- Isani Mahesh Vaghela
- Lekha Hanumant Shetty
- Maahi Madhavan
- Nikhar Pinku Doshi
- Pooja Ganesh
- Pooja Shah
- Ritu Priya Singh
- Saanvi Immadi
- Sasha Vallabhaneni
- Suhani Thadani
Non-Travelling Reserves:
- Mitali Patwardhan
- Taranum Chopra
- Varshita Jambula
Key Players and Experience
Several players, including Captain Anika Kolan and Vice-Captain Aditiba Chudasama, also participated in the inaugural 2023 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, bringing invaluable experience to the squad.
Other regulars in the senior national team, like Disha Dhingra, Isani Vaghela, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Ritu Singh, Suhani Thadani, and Saanvi Immadi, underline the depth of talent in the team.
Coach and Selection Panel Remarks
- Amer Afzaluddin (Women’s Selection Panel Chair):”After evaluating performances, fitness, and skills during the recent camp, tours, and tournaments, we’re confident in this talented group’s ability to compete strongly on the global stage.”
- Hilton Moreeng (USA Cricket Women’s Head Coach):”The West Indies tour was instrumental in the players’ growth, and we’re focused on playing fearless cricket to showcase USA women’s cricket’s progress on the world stage.”
Preparation and Warm-ups
The squad’s preparations included a five-match series in the West Indies, where the USA U19 Women secured two convincing wins. The team is scheduled for a camp and warmup fixtures in South Africa starting January 3 before heading to Malaysia.
USA’s Group and Fixtures
Group B Opponents:
- England
- Pakistan
- Ireland
- USA
Warm-up Matches:
- January 13: USA vs NZ, 2:30 pm
- January 15: USA vs NEP, 2:30 pm
World Cup Fixtures:
- January 18: USA vs PAK, 2:30 pm
- January 20: USA vs IRE, 10:30 am
- January 22: USA vs ENG, 10:30 am
What to Expect
The USA’s U19 Women’s team aims to improve upon their debut campaign in 2023. With a strong blend of experience and fresh talent, the squad is poised for an exciting tournament as they take on top cricketing nations. Fans can expect fierce competition and standout performances from this promising side.
