Two Deoghar Cricketers Earn Jharkhand U-19 Women’s Team Call-Up

Deoghar’s young cricket talent received a boost with two players from the Deoghar District Cricket Association, Purnima Kumari and Laxmi Kumari, being selected for the Jharkhand Under-19 women’s squad for the 2026-27 BCCI domestic season.

Purnima, a right-handed batter, and Laxmi, a right-arm off-spinner, have earned their places in the state team after their performances at the district level. Their selection is also significant for their families, who have supported their cricketing ambitions despite limited financial resources.

Purnima is the daughter of Hari Narayan Mandal, who runs a small poultry shop, while Laxmi’s father, Tulsi Mandal, works as a cook. Their selection highlights the contribution of families who continue to encourage young athletes while managing modest household incomes.

The Deoghar District Cricket Association congratulated both players on their selection and extended its best wishes for their upcoming assignments with the Jharkhand team.

The association’s information refers to the competition in different places as an Under-19 State Championship T20 and the BCCI Domestic U-19 Women’s ODI Trophy. The exact format of the tournament could not be independently established from the information available.