Harleen Deol, a talented player in the Women's Premier League

Early Start: Harleen Deol began playing cricket at the age of 7 and participated in her first inter-school under-19 cricket competition when she was just 8 years old.

Himachal Pradesh Star: She plays for the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association and has been a key player for the team.

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Multi-Talented: Apart from cricket, Harleen also played basketball and football during her school days

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Role Models: Her cricketing idols include Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne, whom she looks up to for inspiration.

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Spectacular Catch: Harleen gained widespread recognition for her incredible boundary catch against England in July 2021, which went viral and received praise from cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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International Debut: She made her Women's One Day International (WODI) debut for India against England on February 22, 2019, and her Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) debut on March 4, 2019.

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Commonwealth Games: Harleen was selected to play for India in the cricket competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

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Educational Pursuits: She is currently in the third year of her graduation, balancing her studies with her cricketing career.

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Harleen Deol's journey is a testament to her dedication and passion for cricket, making her a rising star in the WPL.

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