Minnu Mani: My India debut will inspire many girls in Kerala

Minnu Mani

The first woman international cricketer from Kerala, Minnu Mani says her India debut has inspired many girls in her state and expressed hope that many more will follow in her footsteps. The off-spinner was speaking to budding cricketers during an off-season camp conducted by the Delhi Capitals men's and women's teams in the Delhi NCR region.

The camp, which was conducted under the watchful eyes of the franchise's Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly, consisted of nine players from each of the Delhi Capitals men's and women's teams. Speaking on the sidelines of the camp, DC off-spinner Mani narrated the story of how she felt before making her India debut against Bangladesh in July.

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"I didn't expect to play all matches in the T20I series. I couldn't believe it when I was named in the XI for the first game of the series. I was so excited to get the opportunity and it was great to receive my India cap from Smriti Mandhana," she said.

Mani, who is part of the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian Games, is the first woman from Kerala to play cricket for India. When asked about the special feat, Mani said, "My India debut will certainly inspire many girls in Kerala. I dreamt of becoming the first woman from Kerala to represent India and that dream has come true."

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