Hasrat Gill | Rising Star in Australian Cricket & Diversity Advocate | Indira Laisram

Join Indira Laisram as she interviews Hasrat Gill, an 18-year-old cricket prodigy with Indian heritage making waves in Australian women's cricket. Starting her journey at 11, Hasrat emphasizes the importance of diversity in the sport, believing it strengthens grassroots and top-level cricket. She shares her inspiring journey from local clubs to the Melbourne Cricket Club Academy and her standout performances with the Australian Under-19s Women's Squad. Hasrat also discusses balancing academics and cricket, breaking stereotypes, and her aspirations to excel in the Big Bash League. Discover how this young talent is shaping the future of women's cricket in Australia.
00:22 How Hasrat Gill's passion for cricket grew
01:24 Transitioning from Junior Level to joining Melbourne Cricket Club Academy
02:43 Her reaction when called to play in the Australian Under-19s Women's Squad
03:44 On her game against England in Sri Lanka where she scored 40 not out and took 4 wickets
04:59 Her other memorable moments as a cricketer that shaped her career
06:05 On how she trained during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns
06:26 On how she excels both academically and on the cricket field
07:23 On her training routine
08:22 On her goals and aspirations
08:56 On how diversity enriches cricket
10:02 On less South Asian representation in Australia's professional cricket
11:19 On the growing representation of women in cricket
12:14 On her role models
13:15 How she embraced both her Indian heritage and Australian upbringing
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