Her cricketing journey is nothing less than a roller coaster ride. Making her India debut at the age of 19…
Author: Juili Ballal
I am a former cricketer having represented Mumbai University at All India University level. I was a part of MCA probables for the U-19 and U-23 age group. I have been an avid cricket writer for the last five years. Currently I am pursuing my Ph.D from IIT Bombay.
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“I would like to play Rahul Dravid’s role and Nurture Women’s Cricket at the Grassroots,” says Soniya Dabir
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Interview: Vrinda Rathi’s journey from Maidans of Mumbai to ICC’s Panel of Umpires
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A former captain, the wicket-keeper bat has featured in 8 Tests and 65 ODIs for India. She holds the record…