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TaniyaBhatia

Cricketer (wicket-keeper)

  • Born
  • BirthplaceChandigarh, India
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  • 11age at Punjab U-19 debut
  • 13age at Punjab senior debut
  • 1stChandigarh woman in the national team

Taniya Bhatia is a wicket-keeper who plays for Punjab and India. The ICC named her one of five breakout stars in women’s cricket in 2018, and she has played in T20 World Cups, a 50-over World Cup and a Test.

A cricketing family

Her father, who works at the Central Bank of India, played university-level cricket. Taniya trained in Chandigarh under Yograj Singh — Yuvraj Singh’s father — while at DAV Senior Secondary School.

Record-young starts

She represented Punjab’s under-19 side at 11 and, at 13, became the youngest player for Punjab’s senior team in the inter-state tournament. In 2015 she captained the North Zone under-19 side.

India

She debuted in T20 Internationals against South Africa in February 2018, in ODIs that September, and in Tests against England in June 2021. She was part of squads for the 2018 and 2020 T20 World Cups, the 2022 World Cup and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Timeline

  1. 1997Born in Chandigarh on 28 November
  2. 2011Youngest player for Punjab’s senior team
  3. 2018T20I and ODI debuts; ICC breakout star
  4. 2020T20 World Cup squad
  5. 2021Test debut vs England
  6. 2022World Cup and Commonwealth Games squads

Honours

  • ICC breakout star of women’s cricket (2018)

Quick questions

Where was Taniya Bhatia born?

Taniya Bhatia was born in Chandigarh, India. Born in Chandigarh; studied at DAV Senior Secondary School and MCM DAV College, and trained under Yograj Singh. The first woman cricketer from Chandigarh in the national team.

When was Taniya Bhatia born?

Taniya Bhatia was born on 28 November 1997.

What is Taniya Bhatia known for?

Taniya Bhatia is known for Wicket-keeping, India women’s team and Punjab.

What awards has Taniya Bhatia received?

Honours include ICC breakout star of women’s cricket (2018).

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