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Want to be called an all-format player after WPL snub: Tanisha Singh after record century
The dashing batter, who was picked for India A one-day side, smashed 119 off 47 balls for her first T20 century as she begins a journey towards becoming an all-format player
Khurram Habib
A sports journalist for 23 years now, having written extensively on cricket, golf, Formula One among other sports. Have also manned desks, sports and otherwise.
30 Oct, 2026
New Delhi: When Tanisha Singh was picked for the India A side for the tour of England earlier this year, it was only for the one-day format. She wasn't included in the T20 squad just like Pratika Rawal, who once represented Delhi before shifting to Railways.
She got to play one one-dayer, the last one, in which she scored 58. But that is something that has irked her -- being considered only as a long format player, a tag that has also stuck to Pratika.
Upon return Tanisha played the Women's Delhi Premier League (DPL) where she couldn't perform to expectations. Her case was spoiled by the fact that South Delhi Superstarz team management did not let her play at the top in the initial phase. She would be sent down the order before being moved up. However, there too she was a bit below par.
"My form wasn't that good in the DPL. I couldn't win matches. There was a great chance to win the final but I couldn't," admitted Tanisha.
That perhaps was a reason why was ignored despite being the most talented young batter in Delhi.
On Thursday she proved why. The right-hander hit 119 off 47 balls after getting to her century off just 38 balls. The century, her first in T20 cricket at any level, helped Delhi beat Hyderabad by 108 runs in the BCCI Senior Women's T20 Trophy. Thanks to her century Delhi had piled up 262/6 in 20 overs, the highest in the tournament. Tanisha's ton was also the second fastest T20 ton hit by an Indian woman player. The fastest was hit by Kiran Navgire of Maharashtra just a few days ago.
"I am trying to come out of that mould -- being labelled as only a multi-day and one-day player and one not apt for T20. I am working on becoming an all-format player. This (setback) was needed. This situation will prepare for things to come," said Tanisha."I have been trying [to get to Women's IPL] for 3-4 years. But coach decides what team to make. All I can do is to focus on matches ahead and wait for the right moment."
Tags : Tanisha Singh, Cricket, Delhi, T20, Women
