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Gwalior's Anushka Sharma Selected for India Women's T20 Squad vs South Africa

Anushka Sharma, a 22-year-old cricketer from Gwalior, has been selected for the Indian women's T20 squad for the upcoming series against South Africa. She expressed her joy after also meeting with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who congratulated her during his transit visit. The district collector, Ruchika Chauhan, also hailed the selection as a matter of great pride for the region. The T20I series will begin on April 17, with the team being led by Harmanpreet Kaur.

Key Points: Anushka Sharma Selected for India Women's T20 Squad

  • Maiden national call-up for 22-year-old
  • Met with CM Mohan Yadav
  • Played for Gujarat Giants in WPL
  • Five-match series starts April 17
  • Skippered by Harmanpreet Kaur
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MP: 22-yr-old Gwalior cricketer makes India women's T20 Squad for South Africa tour

22-year-old cricketer Anushka Sharma from Gwalior earns maiden call-up to the Indian women's T20 squad for the South Africa series.

"I am feeling very happy and my family members are also quite happy. - Anushka Sharma"

Gwalior, March 24

A 22-year-old cricketer from Gwalior, Anushka Sharma, has been selected in the Indian women's T20 squad for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa, achieving a significant milestone in her career and bringing pride to Madhya Pradesh.

The cricketer also met with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who was on a transit visit to Gwalior on Tuesday, where the CM congratulated the cricketer on the achievement and wished her success in the upcoming international series.

Speaking to ANI, Cricketer Anushka Sharma said, "I am feeling very happy and my family members are also quite happy. Additionally, it was my good fortune that today I met with the Chief Minister too, so extremely happy for these moments. I started playing professional cricket when I was 14 years old and played several tournaments. I played in the WPL and Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars."

She further added that there will be a five-match series against South Africa and she will soon depart from the city to join her team for the series.

On the other hand, Gwalior district collector Ruchika Chauhan also extended greetings to the player, calling it a matter of great pride for the region.

"A Gwalior kid, Anushka Sharma, has been selected in the Indian women's cricket team. We received the good news this morning and now she will represent India in an upcoming series in South Africa. I believe there is no great honor for a player than to play for the nation. We are extremely happy for her achievement and extend our greetings to the player as well to her family," Gwalior collector said.

She further added, "Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also had a transit visit here and when we brought this subject to his notice, he expressed his desire to meet and bless her to perform well in the upcoming series."

The five-match T20I series will start on April 17 and will go on till April 27.

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading the side, with star batter Smriti Mandhana being her deputy. The likes of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Bharti Fulmali, Uma Chetry, Anushka Sharma and wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh will provide power-packed batting options.

Anushka represented Gujarat Giants (GG) in this year's Women's Premier League (WPL). During the tournament, she was one of GG's brightest stars, scoring 177 runs in seven innings at an average of 25.28, with a strike rate of 129.19 and a best score of 44.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a cricket fan from MP, this fills me with so much pride. We need more infrastructure and support for women's cricket in smaller cities. Anushka's selection is a big step. Hope she gets a chance to play and shine.
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David E
Great to see new talent coming through. Her WPL stats look promising. The Indian women's team is building serious depth. South Africa series will be a good test. Best of luck to her and the team.
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Sneha F
While it's fantastic news, I hope the focus remains on her cricket and not just on meeting politicians. The real test is on the field in South Africa. Let's support her performance, not just the selection.
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Aman W
Bahut badhiya! Gwalior ki beti ne dil jeet liya. Started at 14 and now playing for India – that's dedication. The women's team is in great form. Can't wait to watch the series.
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Kriti O
This is the kind of positive news we need. Young athletes achieving their dreams. Her family must be over the moon. Hope her story encourages more girls in small towns to pick up a bat and ball.

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