Try GOLD - Free
Vaishnavi finds India high after WPL heartbreak
Hindustan Times Mumbai
|December 15, 2025
For Madhya Pradesh left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma, the last few days have felt like a whirlwind as she has swung from deep disappointment to the biggest delight of a cricketer.
Having gone unsold at WPL auction last month after being on the radar of MI and RCB, the 19-year-old had barely processed the disappointment when she was offered a far bigger prize: a maiden India call-up after being included in the squad for the upcoming T20I series in Sri Lanka."I was really gutted to be unsold in the WPL auction," Vaishnavi said. "But so many players, coaches and seniors reached out and supported me. Within 3 days, I got my Ist India call-up. I was over the moon." Her base price was ₹10 lakh.
Her selection, however, is no bolt from the blue. Over the past two seasons, Vaishnavi has been a standout performer across U-19, U-23 and senior domestic events, consistently finishing among the highest wicket-takers for MP and Central Zone.
This story is from the December 15, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Mumbai.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Hindustan Times Mumbai
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Gill under injury cloud as fog rules out Lucknow T20I
Shubman Gill's batting form has been the most talking point in the T20 series against South Africa with the opener scoring just 32 runs in first three matches.
1 mins
December 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai
New nuclear bill bars sharing of 'restricted' details under RTI Act
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill that aims to allow private sector in nuclear energy debars sharing of any information declared as \"restricted\" by the Central government under the watershed Right to Information (RTI) Act.
1 min
December 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Snicko reprieve for ton-up Carey in Adelaide Test
The operator of the Snicko technology being used in the Ashes has admitted an error led to a reprieve for Australia’s Alex Carey on the first day of the third Test in Adelaide on Wednesday.
2 mins
December 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai
In Bengal, EC to turn lens on oddities in post-SIR voter roll
More than a million voters in West Bengal were born when their parents were less than 15 years of age, data shared by the Election Commission has revealed.
1 min
December 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai
KKR, CSK revamp after past struggles
MUMBAI: In the 2025 IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders finished eighth after winning just five of their 14 games, while Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals won just four.
3 mins
December 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai
PARL PASSES BILL FOR 100% FDI IN INSURANCE
Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance in a move aimed at boosting capital inflows and expanding one of the world’s fastest-growing insurance markets.
1 min
December 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai
'Alcoholic's personality': Trump backs chief of staff after explosive interview
Who is Susie Wiles?
2 mins
December 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Indian athletes topped positivity rate in '24 dope tests: World body
With 260 Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs) from over 7000 samples tested by National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) in 2024, India remains in the top tier of the global doping charts, a recent report from World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has revealed.
1 min
December 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Satcom firms to decide tariff, not Centre: Scindia
Sejal Sharma
2 mins
December 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai
TCS lifts curtain on AI ambitions, pegs early revenue at $1.5 billion
In a first for homegrown IT services companies, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) has said it earns $11 billion from disruptive technologies, including $1.5 billion from artificial intelligence (AI).
1 mins
December 18, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size