Hi there! Welcome to Episode 298 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode we’re joined by Prajin for a double-duty deep dive — first into the Senior Women’s Multi Day Challenger Trophy 2025. We break down performances, formats, and frustrations from the recently concluded red-ball competition. Was Team D's dominance expected? Did the toss play too big a role in results? And should we push for four-day women's games?

Then, we shift gears to preview the upcoming Women’s Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, with the World Cup on the horizon. From Harmanpreet Kaur's return to fresh call-ups for Kashvee Gautam, Shuchi Upadhyay, and N Shree Charani, we unpack India’s squad selection, discuss notable omissions like Shafali Verma, and spotlight who could emerge as X-factors in this crucial preparatory series.

Tune in for insights, tactical takes, and a pulse check on India’s ODI roadmap!

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