Who is Shweta Sehrawat? India's new light in U-19 team

Sports Tak Staff January 16, 2023

India batter Shweta Sehrawat has made a splash in the Women's U-19 T20 World Cup.

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After scoring 92 runs in 57 balls against South Africa in this tournament, Shweta scored 74 runs in 49 balls against UAE.

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Shweta is the first batter to score two half-centuries in this World Cup, including 30 fours.

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So who is Shweta, who has created a ruckus in the ongoing U-19 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa?

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Shweta is a Delhi-based right-handed batter. She is also the vice-captain of Team India.

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Shweta almost did not play for India after refusing to participate in the U-19 camp due to her 12th exams.

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At the behest of VVS Laxman, Shweta spent a few days in the camp and played two matches, scoring a century in the last.

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Shweta captained India in the series against New Zealand. She was also the vice-captain in the series against South Africa before the World Cup.

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