Jamnagar News Mushtaq Dal/Jamnagar: The Bhakti Shastri, originally a resident of Jamnagar and currently in America for studies, has been selected in the American women’s cricket team. The 29 -year -old devotion had an ambition to play international cricket since childhood. After some time away from cricket due to studies, his desire to play international cricket was fulfilled after many years.
USA Cricket has announced the team for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup US qualifier to be held in Argentina. USA Cricket has announced the team for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup US qualifier to be held in Argentina from 7 to 18 March. In this tournament, the US, Canada, Brazil and hosts Argentina will compete to qualify for the ICC T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in early 2026. In which Bhakti Shastri, originally from Jamnagar, will be included in the national team for the first time after a successful performance in the 2024 National Championship.
Bhakti Shastri studied up to 12th standard at Parvati Devi School in Jamnagar. Bhakti’s mother Preetiben and father Om Shastri are both teachers. He wanted Bhakti to get higher education like his elder sister Shiva and make a good career. Bhakti respected the will of his parents and first focused on his studies. But he received training in judo and karate in school from a young age. Since he was interested in sports, he received cricket training from Mahendra Singh Chauhan in Jamnagar after class 10. And he had made his place in cricket till the West Zone. He later had to stay away from cricket for many years as his parents sent him abroad for education. After graduation, devotion is doing PhD in cyber security in the US. Also, after getting an opportunity after studies, he confirmed his place in the American team. Thus, the guardian expressed happiness over the pride of the country and Gujarat.
Bhakti Shastri topped the board examination. He later studied science and received his PhD degree. Bhakti loves singing very much. He earned a brown belt in Judo. Interest in adventure activities like trekking. And his passion for cricket is infinite. Due to excellent training, she has gained recognition as an all -rounder female cricketer.
