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WPL 2023: This rollerskater-turned-cricketer is ready for shot at glory in RCB

Updated on: 05 March,2023 04:14 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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A right arm off-spinner and a big hitter with the bat, Kanika was initially a roller skater before taking up cricket

WPL 2023: This rollerskater-turned-cricketer is ready for shot at glory in RCB

Kanika Ahuja (Pic Courtesy: Kanika Ahuja/Facebook)

A right arm off-spinner and a big hitter with the bat, Kanika was initially a roller skater before taking up cricket


During her schooling years, she was confronted with a dilemma, whether to choose skating or cricket. 


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She can proudly state that the choice she made was the right one but her family didn’t support her as they refused to buy her a bat so she had to borrow one from the neighbors. 

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She is inspired from the playing style of Surya Kumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant. 

The highlight of her career has been a five-for against Maharashtra in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Senior One-Day Trophy, 2022.

Kanika Ahuja at WPL 2023

Hailing from Patiala, Punjab

Bought for 35L 

Batting Style: Left handed 

Bowling Style: Right arm off-spinner 

Role: Batting all-rounder 

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