Shantha Rangaswamy - A Lifestory

Here's a good start for a story about a person who did great things in Indian women's cricket: This person's name is known for being one of the first to do well in Indian women's cricket. She made a big impact when the sport wasn't as well known. She was the captain of the Indian women's cricket team in the 1970s and 1980s. She led the team well and with a lot of heart. She was born on 01 January 1953. She was a right handed batter and a right arm medium pace bowler. She became a role model for young women who wanted to play cricket all over the country. She played for India in 16 Test games and 19 One Day International games. She made 750 runs in Test games, and one of those times she got 100 runs. She made 287 runs in One Day International games. She was a very good leader, and the team did well when she was captain. She also took wickets as a bowler, which helped India win important games. Outside of playing, she always spoke up for women's cricket. She was the head of the Women's Cricket Association of India. She got the Arjuna Award in 1976 for her work. People who worked with her and those who talked about the games often said she was smart and could get the team excited. She still has a big effect on the game today. She helped make it easier for the next groups of Indian women cricketers to do well and go far.