Chennai: December 15, 2024, is a date that G Kamalini will remember for the rest of her life. While she made her junior national debut in the U-19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday and set up a win against Pakistan with a knock of 44*, the 16-year-old hit the jackpot in the Women’s Premier League auction too.
As she relaxed in her hotel room with her teammates, watching the WPL mini auction unfold on TV, the players suddenly erupted in celebration. ₹1.60 crore bid from Mumbai Indians had just made Kamalini the star attraction, leaving her momentarily stunned before she jumped with joy. The uncapped player became the third-highest buy in the auction.
