Jintimani Kalita makes her India ODI debut against Zimbabwe
⏮ BeforeKalita trained among boys and used borrowed gear.
✅ NowShe has made her One Day International debut for India.
In short
- Jintimani Kalita played her first One Day International for India against Zimbabwe on October 23.
- She is only the second female cricketer from Assam to play for India.
- She began by training among boys, using borrowed gear.
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Kalita is only the second woman from Assam to represent India, which widens the path for players from the state. Her start among boys with borrowed equipment shows how much a debut can depend on access, not just talent. Signing with Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League opened the door that led to this match.
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From Times of India
Jintimani Kalita officially kicked off her One Day International career for India against Zimbabwe on October 23, becoming the second female cricketer from Assam to don the national colors. Her cricketing path began with training among boys and utilizing borrowed gear. Previously, she was signed by the Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League, which opened new doors for her.
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