Nandini Kashyap and Raghvi Bist Earn Maiden Call-Ups to Indian Squad for West Indies series

In a historic milestone for Uttarakhand cricket, Nandini Kashyap and Raghvi Bist have earned their maiden call-ups to the Indian senior women’s cricket team. This marks a landmark moment as they become the first players from the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand to be selected at this prestigious level. The confirmation was made via a Social Media post by the Uttarakhand Cricket Association.

Both players have showcased exceptional performances in domestic tournaments, catching the attention of selectors ahead of the limited-over series against the West Indies.

Nandini Kashyap has been a vital pillar in Uttarakhand’s batting line-up. Her standout performances include:

Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2023:

Leading run-scorer for Uttarakhand.
Third overall leading scorer with 247 runs in seven innings, including a century, averaging 41.

Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy 2023:

Continued her rich form with 230 runs in five matches, including two fifties.
Kashyap’s ability to adapt across formats has made her a reliable and consistent batter, earning her a well-deserved place in the national side.

Raghvi Bist’s journey to the national team is equally inspiring:

Represented India A on the Australia tour in an all-format series. Led the three-day matches against Australia A as the leading run-scorer with 205 runs, including three consecutive fifties, with a top score of 82.

Senior Women’s T20 Trophy 2023:

Scored 158 runs in seven innings.

Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy 2023:

Delivered a stellar performance, amassing 162 runs in five matches.

A Global Opportunity Awaits

Both players, following their spectacular domestic performances, now face their first international test. The upcoming limited-over series against West Indies provides a perfect platform for Nandini Kashyap and Raghvi Bist to showcase their talent and establish themselves on the global stage.

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This remarkable achievement underscores the growing potential of women’s cricket in India and shines a spotlight on the dedicated efforts of Uttarakhand’s cricket ecosystem.