S Yashasri, an Indian cricketer, was selected by UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League auction. |
She discovered her interest in cricket after watching a friend, Pooja Vanka, batting during an inter-school game. |
Yashasri found her bowling talent while playing for the school cricket team in 2016. |
She trained at Bhavan’s Cricket Academy and later at Iqbal Cricket Academy in Hyderabad. |
Despite discouragement, Yashasri's parents supported her cricketing ambitions. |
Her father, a former cricketer, made sacrifices to support her career financially. |
Yashasri represented Hyderabad in the Women’s Senior One Day Trophy 2021-22. |
She was part of India's U19 squad for the tour of South Africa in 2022/23 and took four wickets in two T20 matches. |
Yashasri joined the Indian team as a replacement player for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2022, where India emerged as champions. |
In 2023, UP Warriorz secured Yashasri for Rs. 10 Lakh in the Women's Premier League auction. |
She received the news of her selection during a gym session and expressed her joy at being chosen. |