Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Bharti Fulmali Returns to Indian T20I Team
Bharti Fulmali is a cricketer from India who played for the national team in 2019 but was then left out.
After seven years, she has been selected again for the Indian T20I team.
She works hard and plays for the Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
She is known for hitting the ball really hard and is inspired by MS Dhoni.
Her family and friends support her a lot.
She advises young cricketers to work hard and face challenges as opportunities to learn.
Bharti Fulmali was selected for the Indian T20I team after seven years, announced on January 17, 2026.
She impressed in the WPL 2026 with 111 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 163.23 for Gujarat Giants.
Fulmali's national comeback is due to her exceptional performances as a finisher in the WPL.
She credits the WPL and her coaches for her career resurgence and transformation into a power-hitter.
Fulmali's calmness under pressure is inspired by MS Dhoni, and she aims to contribute as a reliable finisher for India.
- Who
- Bharti Fulmali, an Indian cricketer and Income Tax Department employee
- What
- Her return to the Indian T20I team after seven years
- When
- Announced on January 17, 2026, for the T20I series in Australia in February 2026
- Where
- India and Australia
- Why
- Due to her exceptional performances in the Women's Premier League (WPL) and her role as a reliable finisher
- Player Name
- Bharti Fulmali
- Debut Year
- 2019
- Current Team
- Gujarat Giants (WPL)
- WPL Strike Rate (2026)
- 163.23
- WPL Runs (2026)
- 111 runs in 6 innings
- Role in Team
- Finisher
- Inspiration
- MS Dhoni
- Nickname
- Lady Gayle
