Name Hindi: प्रीति बोस / Gender Woman
Preeti Bose: A Name to Remember in the Cricket World
With many impressive performances under her belt, Preeti Bose is an Indian cricketer who captured several hearts with her sheer talent and determination. Despite relatively lesser limelight compared to their male counterparts, women cricketers like Preeti stand tall as significant contributors to every achievement of Team India.
Early Days and Introduction to Cricket
Preeti was born on February 17, 1992, in Delhi, India. Her journey towards becoming a professional cricket player began from her school days itself when she passionately started playing for her school’s team. She soon began grabbing attention through various inter-school tournaments.
Rise in Career and Representing Indian Women’s Domestic Teams
After putting up some fantastic performances at the local level, Preeti got the opportunity to play for North Zone Under-19s that marked a major turning point in her career. Eventually, due to her consistent good performance, she got selected for the Railways; one of the strongest teams in the domestic circle.
International Debut and Highlights
- Preeti made her One Day International (ODI) debut against Sri Lanka at Ranchi on February 15th, 2016.
- Though only having played a limited number of international matches so far due to stiff competition within the squad, Preeti’s off-spin bowling has often been praised by fans and contemporaries alike.
- Famed for taking four wickets while giving away just seven runs against Ireland during an ICC qualifier match in 2015. This particular performance brought her more recognition.
- She also has contributed significantly as a dependable middle-order batswoman for the team, adding to her roster of skills.
Preeti Bose – A Role Model for Young Aspiring Cricketers
Preeti’s journey so far serves as an inspiration for many aspiring crickets. Despite struggles, ups and downs in her cricketing career, Preeti never quit, which is an indispensable life lesson that resonates beyond cricket circles.
Stats Overview
- Total Matches Played In ODI: 6 with an impressive economical rate.
- Total Wickets Taken In ODIs: 1 (as per last available data).
- In ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2015- Bowling average: impressive below nine.
With the rapid growth of women’s cricket in India and globally, Preeti Bose certainly represents one of those names who have greatly contributed to the game’s status quo. While she continues to strive for more opportunities at International level, one can only anticipate further success from this talented Indian cricketer.
