Harmanpreet Kaur is a prominent Indian cricketer who has been making waves in the international cricket scene with her powerful batting, excellent fielding skills, and smart captaincy. She is widely regarded as one of the best all-rounders in women’s cricket, and has been instrumental in India’s success in recent years. In this biography, we will take a detailed look at Harmanpreet Kaur’s cricket career, from her early days to her current status as a leading cricketer.

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes the first Indian Women cricketer to be named as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year.

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Early Life and Career

Harmanpreet Kaur was born on March 8, 1989, in Moga, Punjab. She grew up in a family of cricketers, and was introduced to the sport at a young age by her father, Harmandar Singh Bhullar. Her father was a club-level cricketer who recognized his daughter’s talent early on and encouraged her to pursue the sport. Harmanpreet started playing cricket at the age of 8, and quickly became a regular in the local boys’ teams.

Harmanpreet made her debut for the Punjab state team at the age of 20, and soon became a regular in the side. Her big break came in 2009 when she was selected for the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for the World Cup in Australia. Although she did not get many opportunities to bat in the tournament, she impressed with her all-round skills and was soon considered one of the rising stars of Indian women’s cricket.

International Career

Harmanpreet made her international debut for India in a T20I match against England in 2011. She soon established herself as a key player in the team with her aggressive batting and excellent fielding skills. Harmanpreet was known for her ability to hit the ball hard and far, and was often used as a finisher in the Indian batting line-up.

One of Harmanpreet’s most memorable innings came in the 2016 Women’s World T20 semi-final against Australia. India were struggling in their chase of 162, but Harmanpreet played a sensational innings of 171* off just 115 balls to guide India to an unlikely victory. Her knock was hailed as one of the greatest innings in women’s cricket history, and helped India reach the final of the tournament.

In 2017, Harmanpreet made history by becoming the first Indian woman to play in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia. She played for the Sydney Thunder, and made an immediate impact with her aggressive batting and excellent fielding. Harmanpreet’s performances in the WBBL earned her a lot of praise from Australian cricket legends, and helped her establish herself as a top player in the international circuit.

In 2018, Harmanpreet was appointed as the captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for the T20I series against South Africa. She led the team with distinction, and played a crucial role in India’s series victory. Since then, she has been a regular captain of the Indian team, and has led them to several important victories.

Achievements and Awards

Harmanpreet Kaur has been one of the most successful cricketers in Indian women’s cricket history. She has scored over 2,000 runs in T20Is and over 2,500 runs in ODIs, and has taken over 60 wickets across formats. She has also been a prolific fielder, and has taken over 50 catches in her international career.

Harmanpreet has received several awards and accolades for her performances on the field. She was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2017 for her contributions to Indian cricket, and was also named as the ICC Women’s Player of the Year