Onlykashmir.in News Desk
The Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has expressed pride and happiness over the selection of its women cricketers at national and zonal levels, calling it another significant achievement for women’s cricket in the Union Territory.
Shambhavi Rajput, captain of the J&K Under-19 Women’s Team, has been selected for the India A Under-19 Women’s Team for the Triangular Series. The association described her selection as a major milestone that reflects her dedication, hard work and consistent performances.
Rubia Syed has secured a place in the North Zone T20 squad. Shambhavi Rajput, Aleeza Jaan and Maria Noorain have also earned standby call-ups for the North Zone T20 tournament. In addition, Rohit Rana has been selected as Trainer for the North Zone T20 Trophy.
The North Zone selection meeting was convened by the Chandigarh Cricket Association (UTCA) in the presence of selectors from various affiliated associations. They were Reema Malhotra (DDCA), Rajni Kumari (HCA), Renu Margreate (PCA), Neha (HPCA), Amit Prashar (UTCA) and Meenu Slathia (JKCA).
The JKCA congratulated all the selected and standby players, along with Rohit Rana, and wished them success in their assignments. The association expressed confidence that these achievements would inspire more young girls across Jammu and Kashmir to take up cricket and represent the region at national and international levels.
Women’s cricket in the Union Territory has grown steadily in recent years, with more girls taking up the sport at school and district levels and more age-group tournaments being held. Selections at zonal and national level are important because they offer players exposure to higher standards of competition and a route into the pathway that leads to senior representative cricket.
For a captain at the Under-19 level, a call-up to an India A side is a meaningful step. Triangular series at this level typically bring together national and invited sides, giving young players a chance to test themselves against peers from other teams and to be seen by national selectors. Rubia Syed’s inclusion in the North Zone T20 squad, along with standby selections for three others, also shows depth in the Union Territory’s women’s cricket.
The role of Rohit Rana as Trainer for the zonal trophy adds recognition for support staff, who are crucial in preparing players physically for competition. The JKCA is expected to continue backing its women players with coaching and match opportunities, and the next few weeks will show how the selected cricketers perform in their respective assignments.
