NEW DELHI: They cannot be nameless anymore. But, even in a cricket-obsessed India, only a few would have heard of them ahead of their marketing campaign within the U-19 World Cup culminated within the nation’s maiden ICC triumph in ladies’s cricket.
Who are they? Here’s a have a look at their background.
shafali vermacaptain, opening batter
The Indian U-19 captain from Rohtak is by way of a long way probably the most embellished of the lot having already performed in 3 World Cup finals at senior degree. In November 2019, elderly 15 years and 285 days, surpassed her idol Sachin Tendulkar to change into the youngest to attain a half-century in world cricket.
Shweta Sehrawatopening batter
The South Delhi lady took up cricket after making an attempt her hand in volleyball, badminton and skating. Fell affordably in a small chase of 69 within the name conflict, however performed a large function in taking India to the general. Topped the run charts with 297 from seven innings, scoring at an astonishing reasonable of 99.00 and a strike-rate of on the subject of 140.
Soumya Tiwari, vice-captain
Started enjoying cricket with a wood paddle utilized by her mother for laundry garments. Daughter of an election manager at Bhopal Collectorate, she used to be to start with rejected by way of her trainer Suresh Chianani, who later made an exception for the batter. Scored the successful runs within the seven-wicket win over England.
Trisha Reddy, opening batter
Daughter of former U-16 nationwide hockey participant Gongadi Reddy, the woman from Bhadrachalam in Telengana possessed very good hand-eye coordination at an early age. Excited, her father offered his four-acre ancestral farm land to additional her cricketing ambitions.
Hrishita Basu, back-up wicketkeeper
Like many others, it began with gully cricket for her. The lady from Howrah, Kolkata is the 3rd participant to have arise from Cricket Association of Bengal’s grassroots building programme. Hrishita seized the chance after you have a spoil towards New Zealand in November.
Richa Ghosh, wicketkeeper-batsman
Hailing from Wriddhiman Saha’s the city, Richa is a hard-hitting batter. Grew up idolising MS Dhoni nevertheless it used to be her father, Manabendra Ghosh, who helped hone her energy recreation. Hogged the limelight in India’s sequence towards Australia final month, with important knocks of 36 and 26.
Tita’s SadhuPacer
The circle of relatives runs an age-old membership and, as a 10-year-old, would accompany their cricket crew as ‘scorer’. One of the celebrities of the general, her arrival adopted the retirement of the long-lasting Jhulan Goswami, each hailing from Bengal. Bowls speedy, generates leap and swings it each techniques. Tried turning into a sprinter, like her father. Also secured 93 % in tenth board checks best to drop out to pursue cricket.
Sonam Yadav, left-arm spinner
From Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh, the 15-year-old’s father Mukesh Kumar works in a pitcher manufacturing unit. Started by way of enjoying with boys and seeing her passion, Kumar enrolled his daughter in an academy. Began as a batter, however switched to bowling on trainer’s recommendation.
Mannat Kashyap, left-arm spinner
Is faster within the air and has an motion this is extra rhythmic than Sonam. The Patiala lady grew up enjoying gully cricket with boys ahead of a cousin driven her to take in the game significantly.
Archana Devi, off-spinning all-rounder
Lost her father to most cancers ahead of the beginning of her cricketing adventure. Was born in a deficient circle of relatives in Ratai Purwa in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district. One day, whilst looking a ball hit by way of Archana, her brother Budhiram died of a snake chew. A occupation in cricket used to be what her brother wanted for Archana.
Parshavi Chopra, leg-spinner
This Bulandshahr-born lady used to be a skating fanatic however used to be additionally keen on looking at cricket. Rejected in her first try, she used to be decided on within the state trials a 12 months later. Finished the World Cup because the crew’s wrecker-in-chief with 11 wickets from six suits, together with 4/5 towards Sri Lanka.
Falak Naz, seam-bowling all-rounder
Didn’t get to play any recreation within the match however, within the warmup fit towards Australia, the right-arm pacer returned with tidy figures of 0/11 from 3 overs. Father Nasir Ahmad works as a peon in a UP faculty, whilst the mummy is a homemaker of a one-room area in Katghar, Allahabad.
Hurley Gala
Born in a Gujarati circle of relatives in Mumbai, Hurley made her senior debut elderly 15. Grabbed consideration by way of taking the wickets of Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma in a home fit.
Sonia Medhiya, batting all-rounder
From Haryana, she performed 4 suits within the match and returned wicket-less, giving 30 runs from 5 overs.
Shabbam MD, medium pacer
Tall with a high-arm motion, the 15-year-old from Visakhapatnam performed two suits and bagged one wicket. Father is in Navy and he used to be additionally a quick bowler.
Who are they? Here’s a have a look at their background.
shafali vermacaptain, opening batter
The Indian U-19 captain from Rohtak is by way of a long way probably the most embellished of the lot having already performed in 3 World Cup finals at senior degree. In November 2019, elderly 15 years and 285 days, surpassed her idol Sachin Tendulkar to change into the youngest to attain a half-century in world cricket.
Shweta Sehrawatopening batter
The South Delhi lady took up cricket after making an attempt her hand in volleyball, badminton and skating. Fell affordably in a small chase of 69 within the name conflict, however performed a large function in taking India to the general. Topped the run charts with 297 from seven innings, scoring at an astonishing reasonable of 99.00 and a strike-rate of on the subject of 140.
Soumya Tiwari, vice-captain
Started enjoying cricket with a wood paddle utilized by her mother for laundry garments. Daughter of an election manager at Bhopal Collectorate, she used to be to start with rejected by way of her trainer Suresh Chianani, who later made an exception for the batter. Scored the successful runs within the seven-wicket win over England.
Trisha Reddy, opening batter
Daughter of former U-16 nationwide hockey participant Gongadi Reddy, the woman from Bhadrachalam in Telengana possessed very good hand-eye coordination at an early age. Excited, her father offered his four-acre ancestral farm land to additional her cricketing ambitions.
Hrishita Basu, back-up wicketkeeper
Like many others, it began with gully cricket for her. The lady from Howrah, Kolkata is the 3rd participant to have arise from Cricket Association of Bengal’s grassroots building programme. Hrishita seized the chance after you have a spoil towards New Zealand in November.
Richa Ghosh, wicketkeeper-batsman
Hailing from Wriddhiman Saha’s the city, Richa is a hard-hitting batter. Grew up idolising MS Dhoni nevertheless it used to be her father, Manabendra Ghosh, who helped hone her energy recreation. Hogged the limelight in India’s sequence towards Australia final month, with important knocks of 36 and 26.
Tita’s SadhuPacer
The circle of relatives runs an age-old membership and, as a 10-year-old, would accompany their cricket crew as ‘scorer’. One of the celebrities of the general, her arrival adopted the retirement of the long-lasting Jhulan Goswami, each hailing from Bengal. Bowls speedy, generates leap and swings it each techniques. Tried turning into a sprinter, like her father. Also secured 93 % in tenth board checks best to drop out to pursue cricket.
Sonam Yadav, left-arm spinner
From Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh, the 15-year-old’s father Mukesh Kumar works in a pitcher manufacturing unit. Started by way of enjoying with boys and seeing her passion, Kumar enrolled his daughter in an academy. Began as a batter, however switched to bowling on trainer’s recommendation.
Mannat Kashyap, left-arm spinner
Is faster within the air and has an motion this is extra rhythmic than Sonam. The Patiala lady grew up enjoying gully cricket with boys ahead of a cousin driven her to take in the game significantly.
Archana Devi, off-spinning all-rounder
Lost her father to most cancers ahead of the beginning of her cricketing adventure. Was born in a deficient circle of relatives in Ratai Purwa in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district. One day, whilst looking a ball hit by way of Archana, her brother Budhiram died of a snake chew. A occupation in cricket used to be what her brother wanted for Archana.
Parshavi Chopra, leg-spinner
This Bulandshahr-born lady used to be a skating fanatic however used to be additionally keen on looking at cricket. Rejected in her first try, she used to be decided on within the state trials a 12 months later. Finished the World Cup because the crew’s wrecker-in-chief with 11 wickets from six suits, together with 4/5 towards Sri Lanka.
Falak Naz, seam-bowling all-rounder
Didn’t get to play any recreation within the match however, within the warmup fit towards Australia, the right-arm pacer returned with tidy figures of 0/11 from 3 overs. Father Nasir Ahmad works as a peon in a UP faculty, whilst the mummy is a homemaker of a one-room area in Katghar, Allahabad.
Hurley Gala
Born in a Gujarati circle of relatives in Mumbai, Hurley made her senior debut elderly 15. Grabbed consideration by way of taking the wickets of Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma in a home fit.
Sonia Medhiya, batting all-rounder
From Haryana, she performed 4 suits within the match and returned wicket-less, giving 30 runs from 5 overs.
Shabbam MD, medium pacer
Tall with a high-arm motion, the 15-year-old from Visakhapatnam performed two suits and bagged one wicket. Father is in Navy and he used to be additionally a quick bowler.