Yastika Bhatia — the leftie who is right up there
Cricketer Yastika Bhatia has achieved significant success, including a historic Test century at Lord's. The article reflects on her technical growth from domestic T20 matches to becoming a key player in the Indian women's cricket team.
Why it matters
Her career trajectory highlights the rising profile and professionalization of women's cricket on the global stage.
That day is still fresh in memory. Because that innings is fresh in memory.
The winter was setting in at Raipur. The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, some 20 kms away from the city, looked more imposing than usual as it was virtually empty. There were hardly any spectators for the Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy back in 2022.
It was a pity that Yastika Bhatia’s unbeaten 99 for India-D against India-C was watched only by a few. It was a masterclass in T20 batting. She was technically correct, played proper cricketing shots, chose the right balls to hit, and struck at a rate of 162.
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