In the first ODI against New Zealand, Harmanpreet Kaur was unavailable, leading to Smriti Mandhana stepping in as captain. The match also saw the debut of young talents Saima Thakor and Tejal Hasabnis, highlighting India’s focus on nurturing emerging players. These changes are part of India’s strategy to test new combinations and give exposure to fresh faces in preparation for future challenges.
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