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Happy Birthday Pooja Vastrakar: 7 facts about the Indian all-rounder

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International Debut

Pooja Vastrakar made her international debut in 2018.

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Career

She has played 2 Tests, 14 ODIs, and 24 T20Is for the Indian women's cricket team.

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World Cup Brilliance

In the ICC Women's World Cup in New Zealand, Vastrakar played a remarkable innings with the bat scoring 67 runs off 59 deliveries.

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Joined Boys' Squad for Training

While playing cricket with the boys, Vastrakar consistently struck massive sixes, capturing coach Srivastava's attention.

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Journey Marred by Heartbreaking Loss

Pooja suffered the loss of her mother at a tender age, which was a deeply distressing and overwhelming personal experience.

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Selection in WBBL

Pooja Vastrakar was awarded a contract with Brisbane Heat Women in the Women's Big Bash League.

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Comparison with Hardik Pandya

"Pooja is indeed a fearless and power-hitting cricketer, much like Hardik Pandya," said coach Ashutosh Srivastava

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