JKCA announces 15-member U-19 Women’s Cricket team

Newly selected J&K U-19 Women’s Cricket team posing for a group photograph with dignitaries.
Newly selected J&K U-19 Women’s Cricket team posing for a group photograph with dignitaries.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has announced the 15-member squad for the U-19 Women’s One-Day Tournament, scheduled to be held in Lucknow from December 13 to 21. Leading the team as captain will be Sania Slathia, with Reyanshu Rani serving as vice-captain.
The squad features a blend of talented young cricketers: Sania Slathia (Captain), Reyanshu Rani (Vice-Captain), Kayinet Bakshi, Mahika S. Rana, Ayushi Ambardar, Aleeza Jan, Mili Badgal, Ridhima Rajput, Mehak Rukwal, Sonali Sadotra, Gauvri Sharma, Janvi Rajput, Bhagya Lakshmi, Shruti Thakur and Ayati Sadotra.
The team’s campaign begins against Jharkhand on December 13, followed by matches versus Mumbai (Dec 15), Himachal Pradesh (Dec 17), Chandigarh (Dec 19) and Hyderabad (Dec 21).
Brig Anil Gupta, Member-Administration JKCA, personally handed over high-quality cricket bats to each player and encouraged the squad, emphasizing determination, teamwork and sportsmanship.