SECURITY GUARD’S DAUGHTER TO PLAY FOR INDIA
Meghna Singh makes it into all three formats of the Indian squad that’s set to play in Australia
Vijay Singh Yadav, the security guard at Dwarikesh Sugar Industries, was on duty in Bareilly when heard the news about his daughter Meghna Singh’s inclusion in the Indian women’s team.
The 27-year-old right-arm medium pacer and lower order batswoman has been selected in the India women’s team for the tour of Australia. She has been chosen for all three formats of the game.
When we reached him, Meghna’s dad, who’s posting is 200 km away from his home in Kotwali Dehat (Bijnor District), was home for some official work. “I will be celebrating the inclusion of my daughter in the Indian team with my family members today before I return for work in the evening,” he tells us.
Meghna is the eldest among five siblings. Her younger sisters, Garima, Pratiksha and Riddhi are graduates and postgraduates, while her youngest brother Prabal Pratap is currently pursuing his studies. Her mother, Reena Singh, works as an accredited social health activist (ASHA) in the health department. Meghna’s grandfather is a retired Police Sub Inspector.
Speaking about Meghna, the dad reveals that the batswoman could not complete her graduation because she remained very busy
Meghna is the eldest among five siblings. Her younger sisters, Garima, Pratiksha and Riddhi are graduates and postgraduates, while her youngest brother Prabal Pratap is currently pursuing his studies. Her mother, Reena Singh, is a social health activist. Meghna’s grandfather is a retired Police Sub Inspector.
“I will be celebrating the inclusion of my daughter in the Indian team with my family members today before I return for work in the evening,” says Meghna’s father Vijay Singh Yadav
playing the game. “And we have no regrets for that,” Vijay Singh adds.
Meghna’s coach, Lakshraj Tyagi, who shares the joy of her success, tells us that her entire family struggled a lot in life. “Meghna used to come for training at our academy and her hard work has finally been rewarded,” the coach says.
Rita Dey, former Indian player, who has also been Meghna’s mentor, says, “She is a very simple girl. She made her passport only last year when she was selected to play in the women’s IPL in Dubai,” she adds.