Harmanpreet Kaur, Sushma Verma end stint with Railways

While Harmanpreet Kaur is to lead Punjab, Sushma Verma is likely to lead Himachal Pradesh.

The Indian women cricketers have made a significant impact on Indian cricket, especially after reaching the final of 2017 Women’s World Cup.

The domestic season is soon to get underway. Big guns participating in it will only add more glamour to the league. However, there have been a few changes for the Railways ahead of the season, as Harmanpreet Kaur and Sushma Verma have switched sides. While Harmanpreet is to lead Punjab, Sushma is likely to lead Himachal Pradesh. Mithali Raj rises to No. 1 spot in ICC ODI rankings

Apart from them, Sneh Rana and Paramita Roy are all set to play for Punjab and Bengal. Since Harmanpreet would be likely renewing her Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) contract with Sydney Thunder, she is likely to miss most of her domestic season. Therefore, the captaincy would then go to either of Rana or Praveen Khan. The Railways would have another selection problem as Veda Krishnamurthy too is set to play the WBBL in December. As for Harmanpreet’s replacement, Deepti Sharma is likely to fit in, as reported by ESPNCricinfo. Women’s T20 league to be discussed during IPL Governing Council meeting

Sushma on playing for other team and facing Railways

“Playing in the Elite and facing teams like Railways will give us a good exposure. For most, domestic matches are the only platform to make an impression on the selectors. I desperately want to bat this season so I can carry that confidence into the international circuit.”

Diana Edulji (CoA member) on other BCCI women’s tournaments

“The BCCI is on the right track. I’m happy that BCCI is now taking women’s cricket seriously. Given the kind of interest the World Cup generated, I hope some of the domestic matches are televised. It is also important that good publicity is given to these matches, just the way Ranji is given. So maybe regular media releases should be sent out – and that, of course, I will be looking into as a CoA member.”

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