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.
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.
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