‘I consider Yuzvendra Chahal my idol’ – India Women U-19 squad debutant Chandni Sharma on her cricketing hero

India Women U-19 squad debutant Chandni Sharma on her cricketing hero (Source: X/Twitter)

Chandni Sharma has sealed a spot in the India Women’s Under-19 ‘A’ team for the upcoming triangular series against India ‘B’ and South Africa. The father of the 18-year-old leg-spinner from Lucknow is a barber from profession and the family lives in Bangla Bazaar. The young cricketer’s love for cricket was taken into consideration by his father and she was sent to the cricket academy despite financial constraints.

After getting selected for the Indian U-19 team, Chandni was ecstatic about the opportunities that lay ahead of her. She also mentioned the name of ace India spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal and revealed that she tries to emulate his bowling style and the India cricketer is her idol. She also lauded India skipper, Rohit Sharma’s ability to handle pressure.

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“I am happy to be part of the Under-19 India ‘A’ team. This achievement is the result of my family’s and my coaches’ hard work. My father never held me back despite our financial struggles, even though he couldn’t afford my academy fee at first. When he finally took me to the Northern Railway Stadium, he told coaches Priyanka Shaili and Saima Ali that he couldn’t pay but wanted me to learn cricket. Since then, I have been playing at the stadium, and my coaches have been a tremendous help. I consider Yuzvendra Chahal my idol and try to emulate his bowling. I also admire Rohit Sharma’s batting style,” said Chandni as quoted by TOI.

India Women U-19 squads for Triangular series against South Africa:

India Women U-19 A Squad: Sanika Chalke (C), G Trisha (VC), G Kavya Sree, Bhavika Ahire (WK), Joshitha VJ, Hurley Gala, Sasthi Mondal, Siddhi Sharma, Sonam Yadav, Gayatri Survase, Chandni Sharma, Happy Kumari, Shabnam, Bidisha Dey, Prapti Raval (WK).

India Women U-19 B Squad: Niki Prasad (C), Kamalini G (WK) (VC), Mahanti Shree, Ishawari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Aayushi Shukla, Kesari Drithi, Parunika Sisodiya, Vaishnavi Sharma, Parshavi Chopra, Nandhana S, Anaadi Tagde, Anandita Kishor, Supriya Arela, Bharti Upadhyay (WK).