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"Happy to execute my plan": Vaishnavi Sharma after impressive India debut against Sri Lanka

Vaishnavi Sharma had a fantastic debut for India against Sri Lanka, even though she didn't take a wicket. She kept things really tight by not giving away a single boundary in her four overs. She admitted feeling nervous before the match, but settled in once play started. Now she's focused on the rest of the series and hopes to become a regular in the team.

Key Points: Vaishnavi Sharma on India debut vs Sri Lanka: "Happy to execute my plan" | ANI News

  • Vaishnavi Sharma makes impactful India debut
  • Spinner bowls four economical overs without a boundary
  • Debut built on strong U19 World Cup performance
  • Player aims to become white-ball mainstay
  • India secures clinical eight-wicket victory in series opener
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"Happy to execute my plan": Vaishnavi Sharma after impressive debut for India against Sri Lanka

Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma reflects on her economical international debut for India Women against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam, expressing determination to build on the performance.

"I am very happy that I was able to execute my plan. There are four more matches to go (in the series). - Vaishnavi Sharma / Indian Cricketer"

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), December 22

Vaishnavi Sharma is determined to build on her impressive international debut and become a mainstay in India's white-ball setup.

Vaishnavi made her first international appearance against Sri Lanka in Vizag on Sunday, and the left-arm spinner made a strong impact as she bowled four economical overs in the side's clinical eight-wicket victory.

While Vaishnavi failed to pick up a wicket in the win, she did not concede a single boundary to Sri Lanka's potent batting line-up, and did not look out of place in the series opener at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.

Vaishnavi spoke to the media after the victory and admitted she had some nerves during the lead-up to the contest, but they soon settled once her team took the pitch.

"I am very happy that I was able to execute my plan. There are four more matches to go (in the series)," Vaishnavi said.

"I was nervous before the national anthem. After that, I calmed down," Vaishnavi added.

Vaishnavi won her senior international debut on the back of some superb performances at the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup at the start of the year, where the 20-year-old managed to finish as the leading wicket-taker at the tournament with a total of 17 scalps at an impressive average of 4.35.

Vaishnavi wants to continue pursuing her dream and become a regular in the side in the future.

"We have worked hard for this. Our dream is to represent India and contribute. I can't say much about the future. Let's leave it to God," Vaishnavi concluded.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see a new spinner coming through. We need depth in the bowling department. Her U19 World Cup performance was outstanding, and it's good to see that form translating. Hope she gets a consistent run in the team.
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Aman W
Solid start, but let's not get carried away. It was just one match. The real test will be on pitches that don't assist spin as much. She needs to develop more variations. Wishing her the best though!
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Sarah B
I love her humble attitude. "Let's leave it to God" shows she's grounded. The nerves before the anthem is so relatable! Excited to watch her journey. More power to our women cricketers!
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Karthik V
From Vizag to the world! 🏏 It's inspiring to see players from smaller centers making it big. Her performance is a testament to the growing infrastructure for women's cricket across India. Jai Ho!
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Nisha Z
As a left-arm spinner myself, I'm so thrilled! We need more variety in the attack. Controlling the run flow is crucial in T20s, and she did that perfectly. Can't wait to see her get her first wicket.

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