| Hurley Gala is an Indian cricketer who was part of India’s squad that won the ICC Women’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup in January 2023 in South Africa. |
| She belongs to a Gujarati family from Mumbai and lives in a joint family with parents, sister, grandparents, uncle, and his family. |
| Hurley showed interest in outdoor activities since childhood and excelled in various sports, including running. |
| A childhood picture shows Hurley receiving a medal after her first race where she stood first. |
| After injuring her ankle while skating at 11, Hurley took a break and switched to cricket on her father's encouragement. |
| She participated in a cricket competition for housing societies and caught the eye of her coach Tanmay. |
| Under coach Ivan Rodrigues, Hurley trained at Negev Cricket Academy in Juhu and started playing with a leather ball at the age of 12. |
| Initially interested in batting, her coach saw potential in her as a fast bowler, leading to rapid progress. |
| Hurley attended St. Columba School in Mumbai to pursue cricket further, after her previous school lacked girls' cricket opportunities. |
| Her performance in tournaments like MSSA and Late Madhvi Women’s Trophy earned her a spot in Mumbai and India A squads. |
| Hurley made her List A debut in 2021 and has played for India Women’s Under-19 and India A teams, winning the Quadrangular Women’s U19 T20 Series in 2022. |
| In January 2023, Hurley was ruled out of the ICC Women’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup due to an injury, with India ultimately winning the tournament. |
| She draws inspiration from Jemimah Rodrigues, admiring her leadership and handling of pressure situations. |
| In the inaugural WPL auction in February 2023, Hurley Gala was bought by Gujarat Giants for Rs 10 lakh. |
