318. Breaking Down India’s Squad For The Women’s World Cup 2025

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 318 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. India have unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at home — a blend of experience, fresh talent, and the unmistakable stamp of the WPL. In this episode, Janani of Sportsy Mathsy Tales fame joins us as we break down the squad led by Harmanpreet Kaur with Smriti Mandhana as deputy, examining the balance between batting and bowling, the x-factors, and the big calls made by the selectors. From the rise of youngsters like Pratika Rawal, Kranti Goud, and Sree Charani, to the return of seasoned performers like Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma, we discuss what this team means for India’s chances at a home World Cup. We also touch upon the omissions, the timing and coverage of the announcement, and the broader discourse around women’s cricket as India gears up for its biggest ODI challenge yet.Thank you so much for tuning in to today’s episode and for your incredible support. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit the follow button and tap the bell icon on Spotify to stay updated with every new episode.Stay connected with us on social media – follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads, and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now X) for the latest cricket insights, fresh content, and much more throughout this action-packed season.You can also catch the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters, and many other streaming platforms. Plus, Never on the Backfoot is now on YouTube, so don’t forget to subscribe for exclusive, in-depth content coming your way.Thanks again for all your love and support. Until next time, stay safe, take care, and keep enjoying the game. Bye for now!