The BCCI has announced India’s women’s squads for the T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe. The announcement came on a busy day for the board, which also named Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the women’s team. The Zimbabwe series will be an early test for the side under its new leadership. The board simultaneously announced the India and India A squads for the tour of New Zealand, underlining a packed calendar for both the men’s and women’s teams. Selection discussions will now turn to combinations for the limited-overs formats as India builds toward bigger assignments. The women’s team has enjoyed strong recent results and will look to carry that momentum into the Zimbabwe tour. The BCCI also invited applications for one vacant seat on the men’s senior selection committee. Dates and venues for the Zimbabwe series will be announced by the board in due course. The tour also gives fringe players a chance to push for regular places in the side.