Meghna Singh is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian Railways women’s cricket team. He is known for his right arm medium bowling.
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Wiki/Biography
Meghna Singh was born on Saturday, June 18, 1994 (age 28; as of 2022) in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He grew up playing cricket with the children of his district in Uttar Pradesh. In an interview, the mother revealed
She was the only girl who played with boys in our area.”
In 2007, he began professional training from Lakshyaraj Tyagi, who is known for producing various Ranji Trophy players for Uttar Pradesh. In an interview, his coach expressed his view of Meghna’s skill and dedication. She said,
His passion for sports was amazing when he first came to me in 2007 with his father. He came to the stadium every day for both sessions without a break. In fact, I was surprised (when I saw it) Meghna-style for the first time to tap on a red cherry. Although his early delivery in the nets was due to unusual swing, he soon found his target. On the first day of practice, the batters were barely able to play the ball.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′8″
Weight (approx): 65 kg
Hair color: black with golden-blonde streaks
Eye Color: Black
Figure Measurements (Approx.): 34-30-34
Meghna Singh enjoying herself by the pool
family
parents and siblings
Meghna Singh is the daughter of Vijay Veer Singh, who is a security guard at Dwarikesh Sugar Industries in Bareilly, and Reena Singh, who is an ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist). He has three younger sisters including Garima Singh and Pratiksha Singh.
Family of Meghna Singh
other relatives
His grandfather, Prem Pal Singh, is a retired sub-inspector in the UP police. Grandmother’s name is Asha Thakur.
Career
Meghna is a right arm medium pacer. During his years of hardship, he got a job opportunity as a booking officer in the Moradabad Railway. During his stay at Railway Stadiums, he spent time honing his skills. As an off-swing bowler, she caught the attention of the selectors in the Women’s Senior T20 Cup 2019-20 when she took 4 wickets and helped the Uttar Pradesh team qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament. At the end of the tournament, he had a total of 10 wickets to his name. According to his coach, Meghna is also a useful dough. In an interview he said,
He bowls a good length and that forces the bowlers to hit, they normally don’t. Apart from that, he is a useful batsman who can string together an innings with the lower order and can increase the pace as well. Her performances in the Senior Women’s One Day Challenger Cup were a case in point.
Meghna Singh while being beaten
In August 2021, she received her maiden call-up to the Indian women’s cricket team against Australia. She was also named in the Indian women’s one-off Test match squad. He made his international debut in an ODI match against Australia in September 2021, in which he finished with figures of 6-0-27-0. He took his first international wicket in the second ODI by dismissing Australian captain Meg Lanning; However, he remained unscathed with an economy of 6 in the third ODI. Later, she played for the Railways team in the Women’s Senior One Day Trophy in 2021.
Meghna Singh leaves for Bangalore for Senior Women’s One Day Super League Cricket Tournament
She made her Women’s One Day International (WODI) debut on 21 September 2021 in India’s match against Australia. He took 2 crucial wickets in the final match which led his team to victory.
Meghna Singh Senior Women’s One Day Trophy – 2021-22
She made her Test debut on 30 September 2021 against Australia Women. In an interview, his coach said:
This is the best opportunity for him to make his presence felt and stake a claim for a berth in the Indian team… he has the ability. I am sure he will put on a good show in Australia.”
In January 2022, she was named in India’s squad for the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand and was also named in India’s Women’s Twenty20 International (WT20I) squad for the one-off match against New Zealand. Speaking about her daughters’ achievements in an interview, Meghna’s mother said:
Even during the pre-World Cup series against New Zealand, we all stayed up at central time to watch all the matches.
Referring to his daughter’s Twenty20 debut against the Pakistan cricket team, he added,
We hope to see him bowling alongside Jhulan Goswami in the opening match against Pakistan on Sunday.
Facts/Trivia
- Meghna’s father Vijay Singh always supported her to achieve what she wanted to become.
- His favorite drink is tea.
- According to reports, Meghna was following an exhausting routine. He used to wake up at 4 am everyday and walk 24 km from Kasba Kotwal to Nehru Stadium in Bijnor with his father for cricket practice.
- She became the second woman cricketer from Uttar Pradesh to be selected to play for the national team after Indian spinner Poonam Yadav. In the interview, the mother said:
We never thought he would play the World Cup but today we are proud to see him wearing the Indian jersey. A lot will change in terms of respect, money and status if Meghna does well in New Zealand and wins the World Cup in India.
Meghna Singh wears the blue shirt (back row – 4th from left)
- Singh received her debut cap from Indian women’s national cricket team captain Mithali Raj.
Meghna Singh got her debut cap from Mithali Raj
- Meghna enjoys training and often posts sports pictures on social networks.
Meghna Singh works out at her gym
- He likes to travel in his free time.
Meghna Singh is enjoying the beautiful view of New Zealand
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