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Vaishnavi Sharma Shines in India Debut
Vaishnavi Sharma, the daughter of an astrologer, made her debut for the Indian women's cricket team in a T20I series against Sri Lanka.
She impressed everyone with her bowling, taking two wickets in a high-scoring match.
Her father, who is also a psychologist, had predicted her success in sports based on her horoscope.
Vaishnavi has been training hard since she was a child, playing against boys and focusing on accuracy and control.
Despite not being selected in the Women's Premier League auction, she remained focused and proved her talent on the international stage.
Her family and coach are proud of her dedication and hard work.
Vaishnavi Sharma made her India debut in the T20I series against Sri Lanka.
She took two wickets for 24 runs in a high-scoring match in Thiruvananthapuram.
Her father, an astrologer, predicted her success in sports based on her horoscope.
Vaishnavi has been training since the age of four, focusing on accuracy and control.
She was the leading wicket-taker in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy but went unsold in the WPL auction.
- Who
- Vaishnavi Sharma, a 20-year-old left-arm spinner from Gwalior
- What
- Her impressive debut performance in the T20I series against Sri Lanka
- Where
- Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram, India
- When
- December 21, 2023, and subsequent matches
- Why
- To showcase her skills and potential as a future star in women's cricket
Key facts
- Name
- Vaishnavi Sharma
- Age
- 20
- Bowling Style
- Left-arm spinner
- Debut Match
- First T20I vs Sri Lanka, December 21
- Notable Performance
- 2 wickets for 24 runs in a high-scoring match
- Coach
- Lovekesh Chaudhary
- Role Models
- Radha Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja
- Father's Profession
- Astrologer and Psychologist
Quotes
Dr. Narendra Sharma
Vaishnavi Sharma's father, an astrologer and psychologist.
“There was no disappointment. We told her this was not a big issue. If a player performs well, she will be selected for India. That is more important. She agreed with us. As an astrologer, I had already made a bhavishyavani that she would play for India in 2025, so we remained focussed on the work.”
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“When Vaishnavi was born, I made her horoscope. In her horoscope, there were strong indications for sports and also for becoming a doctor. Had she chosen medicine, the whole city would have known her. But had she chosen sports, the whole world would know her.”
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Lovekesh Chaudhary
Coach at the Tansen Cricket Academy.
“Her biggest strength is her accuracy. During our three-hour practice sessions, she can consistently bowl on the same pitch. Control is her strongest skill at the moment. She practices for six to seven hours every day and bowls at least 30 overs daily.”
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“She was very focussed, even as a child. That was the first thing that stood out.”
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Harmanpreet Kaur
India women's cricket team captain.
“We were all waiting for that (Vaishnavi’s) maiden wicket. Even though in the last game there were a few missed chances, today she bowled a very crucial over and picked up two wickets.”
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