Keralite V J Joshitha's Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammates can't wait to welcome the young bowler, who helped India retain the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup. Joshitha's RCB teammates have shared a video message for the Wayanad native, who took six wickets in the tournament that concluded Sunday in Malaysia.

"Joshitha, we can't wait to meet you," said Prema Rawat, RCB's most expensive signing of the recent WPL auction. RCB secured the services of the uncapped Uttarakhand spinner for Rs. 1.1 crore recently.

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Two senior India players in the RCB squad also showered praises on 18-year-old Joshitha. "She is one of the most talented bowlers in India right now and she played really well throughout the tournament," said Raghvi Bist.

"She did very well, we are proud of you Joshitha," Kaniks Ahuja said. "It will be fun to meet her again. A cup is coming home through her," Jagravi Pawar said.

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Joshitha, a native of Wayanad, is the second Kerala woman to be part of a T20 World Cup winning squad. Najla C M C was among the reserves when India lifted the maiden title in 2023. RCB are the reigning WPL champions.

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