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    "title": "12-year-old Chakshita Shines Bright In Delhi Women\u2019s Cricket",
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    "excerpt": "Bal Bhavan School Cricket Academy: The Delhi women\u2019s cricket continues to unearth fresh talent, and leading the charge is 12-year-old Chakshita, a rising star from the Bal Bhavan School Cricket Academy in Dwarka. Making waves in the recently launched Women\u2019s T20 Cricket League by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), Chakshita\u2019s mature and composed batting has already turned heads.",
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    "editor1": "Bal Bhavan School Cricket Academy: The Delhi women\u2019s cricket continues to unearth fresh talent, and leading the charge is 12-year-old Chakshita, a rising star from the Bal Bhavan School Cricket Academy in Dwarka. Making waves in the recently launched Women\u2019s T20 Cricket League by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), Chakshita\u2019s mature and composed batting has already turned heads.<p>In just five innings in the Delhi Women\u2019s T20 League, Chakshita scored 115 runs at a remarkable average of 57.50, remaining unbeaten in three matches. Her calmness at the crease and ability to rotate strike and find gaps set her apart from her peers, making her one of the most talked-about young players in the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Her performances didn\u2019t go unnoticed. At the Women\u2019s Delhi Premier League (WDPL) auction earlier this year, Chakshita was signed by the South Delhi Superstarz, becoming the youngest female player ever to receive a WDPL contract. The milestone is a major leap in her young career and reflects the league\u2019s commitment to promoting emerging talent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Thursday, Chakshita visited the DDCA office at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, accompanied by Kunal Gupta, Director of Bal Bhavan Group of Schools, and her coach, Kirti Arya. The young cricketer met with DDCA Vice-President Shikha Kumar, who is known for her active role in uplifting women\u2019s cricket in Delhi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Shikha Kumar praised Chakshita\u2019s talent and spirit, wishing her the best for her future. She also assured continued support from DDCA President Rohan Jaitley and the apex council for all promising women cricketers in Delhi. \u201cDDCA is committed to creating opportunities and providing the right platform for our young athletes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Thursday, Chakshita visited the DDCA office at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, accompanied by Kunal Gupta, Director of Bal Bhavan Group of Schools, and her coach, Kirti Arya. The young cricketer met with DDCA Vice-President Shikha Kumar, who is known for her active role in uplifting women\u2019s cricket in Delhi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">LIVE Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>The expansion increases the number of men\u2019s teams in the league from six to eight. The two new teams will join the six existing franchises \u2014 Central Delhi Kings, East Delhi Riders, North Delhi Strikers, Purani Dilli 6, South Delhi Superstarz, and West Delhi Lions \u2014 for the 2025 edition of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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