Amanjot's chance to shine against England

It will be unfamiliar territory for all-rounder Amanjot Kaur as she turns up to play for the first time in England as India play a five-match T20I and three-match ODI series starting on June 28 in the first T20I game at Trent Bridge.

- Shalini Gupta

CHANDIGARH:

A 24-year-old medium-pace bowler and a handy lower-order batter from Punjab, Kaur would be hoping to get used to the conditions and take to the field against formidable hosts England.

Kaur, who missed the entire 2024 domestic season and also the chance of making it to the India T20 World Cup team due to injuries, would know the value of the series against England with the ICC Women's World Cup just months away.

With Pooja Vastrakar, Kashvee Gautam and Renuka Thakur injured, it gives Kaur the opportunity to show her mettle in both bowling and batting departments.

Known for her T20 all-round skills, Kaur turned heads with her performance for eventual champions' Mumbai Indians in the recent Women's T20 Premier League (WPL) with her bowling, sharp fielding and big-hitting abilities.