Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been rested for India's upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland, as announced by the BCCI on January 6, 2025. The series will commence on January 10 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, with Smriti Mandhana stepping in as captain during their absence.

Harmanpreet is recovering from a knee injury sustained in last month's home series against the West Indies, which sidelined her for the final two T20Is before she returned to play three ODIs. Additionally, she had previously dealt with a neck injury from the Women’s T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in October 2024.

Renuka, who was named player of the series against the West Indies after taking 10 wickets across three matches, also has a history of back stress fractures. Resting her may be a strategic decision to manage her workload effectively. The ODI series against Ireland is part of a busy schedule for the Indian women's team, which includes participation in the U19 T20 World Cup and a tour of England later this year.

India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against Ireland: Smriti Mandhana (C), Deepti Sharma (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Sayali Satghare.

Schedule (All matches in Rajkot, starts at 11 AM) 1st ODI: January 10: 2nd ODI: January 12 3rd ODI: January 15.