India vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur is set to sign up with WBBL premiers Sydney Thunder for the upcoming season of the Big Bash League.
Harmanpreet says playing for the Sydney Thunder in WBBL02 would be an honour which she says will be as exciting as making her international debut.
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"Being the first Indian to be picked is a huge honour for me," Harmanpreet told Cricbuzz.
"There are other senior, more experienced players in the team, but I have been chosen which is a huge achievement for me.
"I am as excited as I was when I made my India debut, if not more. It feels the same way like you've been chosen to play for an international team.
"It feels like I am making my debut all over again. I am really looking forward to it."
Harmanpreet captured the attention of WBBL recruiters when she blasted her team to victory against the world champion Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars in Adelaide on Australia Day.
Her 31-ball 46 helped her team chase down Australia’s 5-140 with ease, setting in motion a historic first-ever series win over the hosts.
It ensured the 27-year-old had her choice of WBBL offers once the Board of Control for Cricket in India gave the green light for its players to take part in the tournament.
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"When the BCCI announced that the Indian players are free to play, three teams made an offer," Harmanpreet said.
"I took my time to see and analyse how those three teams fared in the first season. And I went with Sydney Thunder because they were the winners last time.
"I gave them the preference because they are an experienced side and hence it will be a challenging environment."
