Meet Jintimani Kalita, the 22-year-old all-rounder who refused new clothes and jewellery as a child as she wanted only a cricket bat; she has now made her India ODI debut against Zimbabwe, only the 2nd cricketer from Assam to play for India
Jintimani Kalita officially kicked off her One Day International career for India against Zimbabwe on October 23, becoming the second female cricketer from Assam to don the national colors. Her cricketing path began with training among boys and utilizing borrowed gear. Previously, she was signed by the Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League, which opened new doors for her.
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- Saturday, 24 October 2026, 8:28 am IST
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