A very proud and historical moment for the USA, as a 15 player squad has been selected for the first ever upcoming ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. This team will be the first to represent America at a Cricket World cup since the Men’s under-19 team in 2010. Very special indeed!

But this is an even prouder moment for Dallas as two of our own superstars are named in that squad! Of course, Snigdha Paul and Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni. What a journey it has been for these two youngsters as they continue to shape their pathways in international cricket. This 15 player squad will consist of the first ever US Women’s Under-19 National Cricket Team. The Under-19 world cup will consist of teams from all across the world, featuring cricketing giants such as Australia, England, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, and The West Indies. It will be a great opportunity for these women to experience playing against the world’s biggest, fittest, and strongest.

USA Cricket Board Member and Women and Girls Committee Chair, Nadia Gruny said, “This World Cup is the realization of a dream for these young players who will get the honor of being the first female cricketers to ever represent USA at any Cricket World Cup. Our squad represents a new generation of American cricketers and we’re most excited to see them display their brand of cricket as rising stars announcing themselves on the World stage. Coming off series wins this summer against West Indies U19s and the UAE U19s last month, our players have had some great preparation going into South Africa. We thank all of the girls, their parents, and the wider American cricket community for their unwavering support as the squad looks forward to taking on the challenges ahead. Congratulations to all of the players selected to represent Team USA.” 

With prior international experience, Snighda and Sai will be no strangers to the pressure and spotlight that will be on them. They do have an international reputation after electric performances in former series against the West Indies and UAE. Snighda had a good all-round performance in the series’ delivering with the bat and ball. Sai performed amazingly with the ball in hand and spun her team to victory. With consistent performances like these, opposing teams will fear this dynamic duo in the coming future. 

Interim Chair of the USA Women’s National Selection Panel, Ritesh Kadu said, “After a very pleasing tour of Dubai, the Selection Panel has now settled on our final squad to focus on its final preparation for this historic World Cup. There were some tough choices to be made in selecting the final 15 players, but this speaks volumes about the depth that we’ve developed within the Women and Girls game in the United States over the past two years. We showed throughout the year the kind of cricket that we are capable of playing and we are really looking forward to everyone representing the country to the best of their abilities in South Africa.”

USA Women’s Head Coach, Shivnarine Chanderpaul said, “After a brilliant tour of Dubai, we are focusing on final preparations for this historic World Cup for the players and for the USA. We showed throughout the year the kind of cricket that we can play. World Cups are incredibly special and we are really looking forward to representing the country on this fantastic platform.”

The 15-player squad will travel to South Africa but there will be 5 non-traveling reserves in case.

The 16-team ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup will be held between 7 January and 29 January 2023 in South Africa and is the first-ever age group ICC women’s event.

USA Women’s Under-19 Squad:

Geetika Kodali (Captain)

Anika Kolan (WK) (Vice Captain)

Aditi Chudasama

Bhumika Bhadriraju 

Disha Dhingra

Isani Vaghela

Jivana Aras

Laasya Mullapudi

Pooja Ganesh (WK)

Pooja Shah

Ritu Singh

Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni 

Snigdha Paul

Suhani Thadani

Taranum Chopra

Reserved Players:

Chetnaa Prasad

Kasturi Vedantham

Lisa Ramjit

Mitali Patwardhan 

Tya Gonsalves

Coaching Staff:

Head Coach: Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Team Manager: John Aaron

Team Analyst: Rohaan Gosala

S&C/Assistant Coach: Burt Cockley

Physio/Medical: Dr. Audrey Adams

Assistant Team Manager: Joan Alexander-Serrano

Photo Cred: USA Cricket

Congrats to everyone that got selected and all the best in the world cup! Keep shining bright, and keep making the USA proud!

Of the 3 young USA under-19 women cricketers, Snigdha Paul from Dallas TX is one of the players that has been recognized for her game with the ball, or bat in her hand. Being signed into some very dynamic international tournaments, Snigdha put forward pathways for aspiring women and girl cricketers to earn their dreams. She has been signed into TWO leagues, the Caribbean Premier League, and the newly introduced 6ixty league. 

Alongside Snigdha Paul, Geetika Kodali Joins her, the USA Under-19 Captain, along with USA Batter Isani Vaghela.

The squads for the upcoming tournaments will feature international women’s cricket superstars, as well as overseas cricketers with tons of experience.

Snigdha Paul will be playing for the Barbados Royals as an Overseas player!

Backing herself in her recent form at the West Indies 2022 Under-19 Women’s Tour, Snigdha impressed with a daunting 4 wickets and an excruciating 2.92 economy rate over the series.

Geetika Kodali has been signed for the Trinbago Knight Riders as an overseas player as well! Leading USA to a very impressive series win, Geetika has her experience to help with the Knight Riders. She has also impressed everyone with her late batting cameos changing the game completely with just one inning.

Isani Vaghela was signed by the Guyana Amazon Warriors!

Already representing the USA national team before, Isani played very responsible innings throughout the series carrying the bat through for the team.

As per the USA Cricket Media release, USA Cricket Board Member and Women and Girls Committee Chair, Nadia T. Gruny remarked: “This is another step in strengthening our partnership with Cricket West Indies in the development of women’s cricket in the region. In this instance, three of our most talented young cricketers will get the opportunity to experience franchise cricket in the Caribbean with CWI’s league partner – the CPL. The performances of Geetika, Snigdha and Isani in the recently concluded series win over the West Indies U19s fill us with great encouragement that all three of them will perform well in St Kitts. Getting to be around, training and playing with some of the best in the women’s game is a huge opportunity and we are very thankful to everyone at CWI and the CPL for their ongoing support.” 

Hero CPL CEO Pete Russell said: “We are really pleased with the quality of international signings for the inaugural Massy WCPL and SKYEXCH 6IXTY tournaments and we look forward to welcoming these players in St Kitts for these two exciting competitions.” 

A huge Congratulations to Snigdha Paul, Geetika Kodali, and Isani Vaghela for their signings with these teams! Good luck to all of you!

The success of Snigdha proves the famous quote…“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.”

 GO out there Snigdha and make Dallas proud!

As we see it right before our eyes, the development of USA women’s cricket is happening step by step, match to match. 4 teams of 14 players, picked from the best of the best, are battling it out in the Moosa Cricket Stadium, enduring the blistering heat of Pearland, Texas.

Choosing 56 cricketers, The USA Cricket Women’s Selection Panel picked out the best of the best. Almost 60 cricketers have been recognized based on their fitness, attitude, performance, and talent. They will now go on to represent their Regional Teams and compete for places at the Sistar Mortgage Women’s National Championship this year.

Women and Girls Coordinator for USA Cricket Julie Abbott stated, “We are delighted to be able to bring the Regionals together at the same time to Moosa Stadium over what will be a great week of cricket action for the best women and girls across the United States. The Sistar Mortgage Women’s Regionals will showcase competitive matches between top players in the USA representing their geographical regions, putting that extra bit of intensity and competition on all matches. We are looking forward to advancing the best players to the Nationals for the new Head Coach, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, to work with the team leading into the ICC T20 World Cup Global Qualifier scheduled for September.”

The teams that are playing in the Sistar Mortgage Women’s National Championship 2022.

 are split up and created because of the geographic locations.

The list of teams:

-East(Captain-Lisa Ramjit)

-Central(Captain-Geetika Kodali)

-West(Captain-Sindhu Sriharsha)

-Southwest(Captain-Mahika Kandanala)

With a follow-up of the Regionals tourney, the Western and Eastern teams will be selected to face off in the USA Women’s Senior National Championship, taking place once again at the Moosa Cricket Stadium from August 1st to August 3rd.

The Moosa Cricket Stadium is an elite, high-level ground with a very well maintained Turf Wicket. Suiting International conditions, it really gives you the feel of foreign, right at home. Every match will be taking place at this venue.

The schedule for all the games

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SCHEDULE

Monday July 25 – East v Central – 10am, Twenty20

Monday July 25 – West v Southwest – 2pm, Twenty20

Tuesday July 26 – East v Central – 10am, 40 Overs

Wednesday July 27 – West v Southwest – 10am, 40 Overs

Thursday July 28 – Central v East – 10am, Twenty20

Thursday July 28 – West v Southwest – 10am, Twenty20

As the development of cricket is highly increasing around the country, much more talent comes to surface, and the name of this wonderful game comes to light. These series of matches are very valuable and exciting to hear about as this is needed to keep the future bright and shining for cricket! A very best wish to all the girls participating in this tournament and good luck for the future!