Last Update: December 06, 2022, 15:55 IST
India’s under-19 women’s cricketer Soumya Tiwari.
Young Turk started playing cricket at the age of 11 as a leisure activity during his summer vacation. She initially trained with boys and went on to play for the Madhya Pradesh Under-23 team at the age of 13.
crew India All set to compete in the inaugural edition of the Under-19 women’s section World Cup in South Africa. The tournament will feature many rising stars of India’s women’s cricket. One such player is Saumya Tiwari, a batsman from Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal resident is a big fan of Saumya Virat Kohli And call it your inspiration. Interestingly, she wears the same number 18 jersey as Virat and is called ‘Apni Virat’ (our Virat) by her teammates. “Virat’s attitude inspires me. I admire the way he handles situations while playing under pressure,” the young batsman told Sportstar.
She revealed that Virat’s approach to the game motivates her during matches. In a difficult situation, Soumya wonders how Virat will deal with it.
Young Turk started playing cricket at the age of 11 as a leisure activity during his summer vacation. She initially trained with boys and went on to play for the Madhya Pradesh Under-23 team at the age of 13.
The inaugural U-19 Women’s World Cup is set to begin on February 14 next year.
Meanwhile, Soumya’s idol Virat Kohli is currently playing in the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. The former India captain could not contribute much with the bat in the first match. He would certainly like to make a comeback in the second ODI on Wednesday.
FOR ALL INDIA SELECTION COMMITTEE OF BOARD OF CONTROL Cricket In India (BCCI) has announced a strong squad for the U-19 Women’s World Cup. India’s flamboyant opener Shafali Verma will lead the girls in the tournament and will be aiming to enjoy World Cup glory. Shafali has come a long way in her career since making her international debut in 2019. The 18-year-old has cemented his place at the national level and is seen by many pundits as a future star.
Shafali’s Indian teammate Richa Ghosh is also part of the squad for the Under-19 Women’s World Cup. The wicket-keeper batsman has already played 42 matches for the senior team.
Shweta Sherawat has been appointed as the vice-captain of the team. Team India is one of the strongest contenders to win the prestigious U-19 Women’s World Cup.
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