Who Is Pooja Vastrakar, Indian Ace Bowler Who Dismissed NZ Player Suzie Bates With One-Hand Throw In IND W vs NZ W?
Women in sports defy the age-old gender stereotypes and social norms, they also prove that men and women are equal in every field. Recently, the ace bowler of the Indian women’s cricket team – Pooja Vastrakar impressed us all with her stellar performance in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup. In a recent match between India and New Zealand, Pooja dismissed New Zealand’s player Suzie Bates with an incredible one-hand throw after defeating Pakistan in the first match. After the amazing one-hand throw, many people were curious about the young and energetic Indian cricketer with a cute nickname.
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Who is Pooja Vastrakar?
Pooja Vastrakar is a 22-year-old Indian cricketer who is smashing the game with her performance in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. Recently, she impressed the world including us when she dismissed New Zealand’s player Suzie Bates with a one-hand throw at the beginning of the match.
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Move away everyone.#TeamIndia have the first wicket Suzie bates is run out with a brilliant direct hit from Pooja Vastrakar.#CWC22 #NZvIND #CricketTwitter #Cricket pic.twitter.com/vC7fmvsG7j
— Asli BCCI Women (@AsliBCCIWomen) March 10, 2022
Okay, that was amazing but you will be shocked to know that her nickname is ‘Chota Hardik’ because she’s fearless and full of swag on the field just like cricketer Hardik Pandya. Her teammates and star cricketers like Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana, and Jhulan Goswami also call her by this cute nickname.
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Early Life
Cricketer Pooja Vastrakar was born on September 25, 1999. She hails from Bilaspur in Madhya, Pradesh. Her father, Bandhan Ram Vastrakar is a retired employee of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). She lost her mother when she was just ten years old. Pooja grew up with four sisters and two brothers, the ace cricketer is the youngest of the seven siblings.
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Her coach, Ashutosh Srivastava spotted her when she was playing cricket with some boys in her neighbourhood. After watching her exceptional game, he approached her and asked her to join his training academy. A few days after she joined the academy, her mother passed away which affected her training. But with the help of her elder sister who is also an athlete and father, Ashutosh Srivastava started her formal training again. She was a part of the India Green Women Squad at the age of 15.
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Career
The ace bowler made her debut in domestic cricket on March 9, 2013, against Odisha. So far, Pooja Vastrakar has played 2 Tests, 14 ODIs and 24 T20Is for the Indian women’s cricket team since her debut in the year 2018.
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She showcased her brilliant performance in the recent matches against Pakistan and New Zealand. Even though New Zealand won today’s match, there’s no doubt that she is the new star of the Indian women’s cricket team.
Keep on shining Pooja Vastrakar or….Chota Hardik!
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