Kerala's Joshitha V J has been selected to India's Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup squad. The event will be played in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2.

The Wayanad pacer is part of India's 15-member squad led by Niki Prasad, with Sanika Chalke as vice-captain.

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Joshitha was part of the national side that triumphed in the Under-19 Asia Cup with a 41-run win over Bangladesh in the final. She bagged a wicket in the final.

Defending champions India are placed in Group A alongside hosts Malaysia, West Indies and Sri Lanka.

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India's first match is against West Indies on January 19 (Sunday). India next play Malaysia (Jan 21, Tuesday), followed by Sri Lanka (Jan 23, Thursday). All three of India's group matches will be played at 12 pm IST.

Squad: Niki Prasad (Captain), Sanika Chalke (Vice-captain), G Trisha, Kamalini G (WK), Bhavika Ahire (WK), Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Vaishnavi S

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