WPL 2023: This rollerskater-turned-cricketer is ready for shot at glory in RCB

Kanika Ahuja (Pic Courtesy: Kanika Ahuja/Facebook)

A right arm off-spinner and a big hitter with the bat, Kanika was initially a roller skater before taking up cricket.

During her schooling years, she was confronted with a dilemma, whether to choose skating or cricket.

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She can proudly state that the choice she made was the right one but her family didn't support her as they refused to buy her a bat so she had to borrow one from the neighbors.

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She is inspired from the playing style of Surya Kumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant.

The highlight of her career has been a five-for against Maharashtra in the quarterfinals of the Women's Senior One-Day Trophy, 2022.

Kanika Ahuja at WPL 2023

Hailing from Patiala, Punjab

Bought for 35L

Batting Style: Left handed

Bowling Style: Right arm off-spinner

Role: Batting all-rounder