The Economic Times

Asian Games women's cricket: Defending champions India begin title defence against Japan

Defending champions India start their Asian Games title defense against hosts Japan. The team enters the tournament after winning their eighth T20 Asia Cup. Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma are key players for India's batting and bowling. Spinner Sree Charani's middle-overs control will be important for the team. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur seeks an improved performance in this crucial match.