Harleen Deol is an Indian woman cricketer who plays for the Women Indian Team in shorter formats. |
She is a right-handed batswoman who can bowl leg-spin and represents Himachal Pradesh in domestic cricket. |
Harleen started playing gully cricket at age eight and received support from her mother to pursue the sport despite initial complaints from neighbors. |
She made her way to the Chandigarh team through a trial and caught the eye of coach RP Singh who selected her for the state team. |
Her transition from a lower-order batsman to an opener began during a match against Hyderabad, where she impressed and was encouraged to open the innings. |
At 13, she joined the Himachal Pradesh girl's academy and showed talent in football, hockey, and basketball alongside cricket. |
Harleen is the second woman cricketer from Chandigarh and HPCA to represent India, excelling in academics with scores exceeding eighty percent. |
Her hard work and dedication paid off, evolving into a skilled fielder alongside her batting and bowling, according to her academy coach. |
Harleen's passion for fitness is evident in her Yo-Yo test scores and commitment to training, as noted by their conditioning coach. |
She gained attention during the Women's T20 Challenge for an impressive partnership with Smriti Mandhana and joined the Punjab team at age 10 as a leg spinner. |
Harleen's journey was supported by her determination to prove her cricketing passion's worth to family members who initially doubted her focus. |
Her debut for India is a cherished moment, and she aspires to hold a World Cup trophy one day. |