Vaishnavi Sharma shares her favorite cricketers: Top 3 male and female picks revealed
In a candid moment during her appearance on the Eye India channel, Vaishnavi was asked to name the three male and three female cricketers who inspire her the most. Without hesitation, she showed her deep respect for the legends of the game, saying: “Among male cricketers, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are my favorites.” Her admiration for the modern greats was balanced with a nod to the sport’s history, as she added: “Sachin sir is also a favorite as he is of course the god of cricket.”
As the conversation shifted to the women’s game, the young spinner spoke with visible affection for her senior teammates and mentors. She highlighted the impact of India’s core leadership, naming Smriti Mandhana (Smriti didi), Sweet Rana (Rana didi) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (Harman Didi). By calling them ‘didi’ (older sister), Vaishnavi showed the close bond and culture of mentorship within today’s Indian dressing room.
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Vaishnavi’s impact for India on the world stage
Vaishnavi’s journey to the India senior team has been nothing short of a fairy tale, driven by her extraordinary performances at the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. During that tournament, she emerged as the leading wicket-taker, claiming 17 wickets at an incredible average of just 4.35. Her crowning moment came against Malaysiawhere she wrote her name in history by scoring a hat-trick and finishing with figures of 5/5. This domestic and junior dominance paved the way for her senior debut in the T20I series against Sri Lanka December 2025.
Since donning the blue jersey, Vaishnavi has proven she belongs at the highest level, consistently making breakthroughs with her slow left-arm orthodox spin. In her debut series, she maintained a stingy economy, often sub-5.00, and delivered a match-winning haul of 2/24 in Thiruvananthapuram. Her ability to bowl accurately during the middle overs and her composure under pressure have made her a vital asset to captain Harmanpreet.
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
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