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Key Points

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Childhood passion for cricket sparked by watching her brother.

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Talent recognized after a remarkable throw at Agra’s Eklavya Sports Stadium.

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Family encouragement and personal faith helped her overcome social doubts.

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Key performer in India’s first Women’s Cricket World Cup title in 2025.

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Awarded Player of the Tournament for scoring 58 runs and taking five wickets in the final.

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Summary

A precise throw she made at a local stadium attracted the attention of national selector Hemlata Kala, leading to her inclusion in the women’s cricket program.

Supported by her family and guided by her faith in Lord Hanuman, she honed her all‑round abilities as a batter and bowler.

She became a pivotal member of the Indian team that won the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, contributing 215 runs and 22 wickets.

Her success story encourages girls to pursue their passions despite societal pressures.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
all‑round abilities
being good at both batting (hitting the ball) and bowling (throwing the ball) in cricket
selector
someone who picks players for a sports team
wicket
three wooden sticks topped by two small pieces; hitting them gets a player out
run
a score made by hitting the ball and running between the wickets
Hanuman Chalisa
a prayer that many people recite for strength and courage
societal pressures
expectations from the community that can make it hard to follow a dream
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