SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Shambhavi Rajput has been selected for the India A Under-19 Women’s Team for the upcoming triangular series, while Rubia Syed has secured a place in the North Zone T20 squad, marking a significant achievement for women’s cricket in the Union Territory.
Shambhavi, who captains the Jammu and Kashmir Under-19 Women’s Team, earned the national-level call-up in recognition of her performances. Her selection marks an important milestone for the region’s women’s cricket.
In another achievement, Rubia Syed has been named in the North Zone T20 squad. Shambhavi Rajput, Aleeza Jaan and Maria Noorain have also been included as standby players for the North Zone T20 tournament.
Meanwhile, Rohit Rana has been appointed trainer for the North Zone T20 Trophy.
The North Zone selection meeting was convened by the Chandigarh Cricket Association (UTCA), with selectors from various affiliated associations participating. Those present included Reema Malhotra (DDCA), Rajni Kumari (HCA), Renu Margreate (PCA), Neha (HPCA), Amit Prashar (UTCA) and Meenu Slathia (JKCA).
The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) congratulated the selected and standby players, along with Rohit Rana, and wished them success in their respective assignments.
The association expressed hope that the selections would encourage more young girls across Jammu and Kashmir to take up cricket and aspire to represent the region at national and international levels.
