Odisha Under 23 Women Team arrives in Rajkot for national T20 Trophy

Odisha Under 23 Women Team has safely reached Rajkot to compete in the highly anticipated BCCI domestic T20 tournament. Captain Alipsa Biswal leads a robust 17-member squad into the challenging Elite-C group of the Womens Under 23 T20 Trophy. Their campaign officially begins on November 14 with a crucial opening match against Himachal Pradesh at the Sanosara Cricket Ground. This prestigious national tournament serves as a vital platform for emerging female cricketers to showcase their talent on a larger stage. Performing well here often opens doors to higher level opportunities within Indian women's cricket. The state representatives have trained rigorously for this specific format and remain focused on delivering strong results.

Strong squad prepared for elite group matches

Guiding the contingent are Head Coach Swagatika Rath and Assistant Coach Suvendu K. Samal. They are backed by a dedicated support team, including Manager Gangotree Behera, strength and conditioning coach Binu Sahoo, and Video Analyst Gayatree Behera. The player roster boasts a solid mix of versatile all-rounders and specialized batters. Key members traveling with the team include wicketkeepers Angel Raj and Dibya Routray, alongside skilled bowlers like Laxmi Yadav and Sarada Mahanand.

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Tournament schedule

Odisha Cricket Association Secretary Sanjay Behera, together with all governing members, extended their heartfelt wishes for a successful tour. Following the first match, the state squad will face Assam on November 15. The remaining group stage fixtures include tough games against Mumbai on November 17, Andhra on November 19, and Tripura on November 21. Cricket enthusiasts back home eagerly await their on-field performances.