It felt like standing before God: Yastika Bhatia on her emotional Lord’s century
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Yastika Bhatia's triumphant return to international cricket marks a remarkable comeback story. After enduring an 18-month recovery from a severe ACL injury, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter etched her name in history by becoming the first female cricketer to score a Test century at Lord's. Her dominant 113-run innings against England showcased her technical prowess and mental resilience, earning her recognition from the Baroda Cricket Association and inspiring aspiring athletes worldwide.
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It felt like standing before God: Yastika Bhatia on her emotional Lord’s century
From a career-threatening ACL injury to her left knee that sidelined her for more than 18 months to becoming the first woman cricketer to score a Test century at Lord’s, Yastika Bhatia’s return to competitive cricket has been nothing short of inspirational. On Saturday, the wicketkeeper-batter from Vadodara, who scored a match-winning 113 off 158 balls against England recently, was felicitated by Baroda Cricket Association (BCA).
