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Time of India
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Shikha quits Goa cricket after 19 years, likely to join Baroda
The first Indian woman cricketer to score a half-century and take three wickets in the same ODI match, Shikha Pandey has captained Goa and South Zone teams in domestic tournaments Panaji: India allrounder Shikha Pandey has obtained a no objection certificate (NOC) from the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) to represent another state for the 2025-26 season. The first woman cricketer from Goa to play international cricket, Shikha has been the backbone of Goan cricket teams for close to two decades. She represented Goa for the first time in 2006 and has been among the top performers since then. 'Shikha sought an NOC to play outside Goa and we have given her permission,' GCA secretary Shamba Desai confirmed to TOI on Friday. 'It was her decision (to move) and we did not object.' Shikha was not available for a comment. Sources, however, said the seasoned allrounder is likely to join Baroda for this season, signalling a fresh chapter in her decorated domestic and international career. Last year, the 36-year-old represented Goa in domestic T20 tournament but was left out of the One-day squad along with six other prominent players like Shreya Parab, Vinavi Gurav, Sunanda Yetrekar, Tanaya Naik, Divya Naik and Metali Gawandar. 'We have to move on,' said Desai when asked whether Goa will miss out on Shikha's vast experience. Having made her debut for the national team in 2014, Shikha has since then represented the country in all three formats of the game — Test, One-day Internationals (ODIs), and T20 Internationals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15+ Food That Clean Arteries (Most People Ignore) Undo She last represented India at the T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa where she played three games and took three wickets. The first Indian woman cricketer to score a half-century and take three wickets in the same ODI match, Shikha has captained Goa and South Zone teams in domestic tournaments. In the Women's Premier League (WPL), she was central to Delhi Capitals finishing the competition as the runners-up twice in three years. Shikha has also played for Brisbane Heat women in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) and Trinbago Kolkata Knight Riders in the Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Women's CPL 2025 Draft: Royals pick Shreyanka Patil; Knight Riders rope in Shikha Pandey, Salonee Dangore
Three Indians - Shreyanka Patil, Shikha Pandey and Salonee Dangore - were picked during the Women's Caribbean Premier League Draft (WCPL) on Monday. The fourth season of WCPL is scheduled to be held from September 6 to 17 with all matches set to take place at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Two-time defending champion Barbados Royals roped in off-spinner Shreyanka, who has previously played for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the second season. Fan favourite @shreyanka_patil is back at the WCPL, but this time she joins current champions @BarbadosRoyals. She will be looking to go one better this year having made the WCPL final in 2023 with the Amazon Warriors. #WCPL25#MassyWCPL#WCPLDraft# — CPL T20 (@CPL) June 23, 2025 Trinbago Knight Riders, last season's runner-up, selected pacer Pandey and leg-spinner Dangore. The former played for the same team in 2024 where she picked four wickets and scored 90 runs. The tournament will feature six group games before the top two teams compete in the final.
