Three Rajasthan cricketers win SKJ Awards 2024-25

Jaipur: Three women cricketers from the state were awarded the Sundarkanti Joshi (SKJ) Awards for their achievements in the 2024-25 domestic season. Kaushalya Chaudhary won in the senior category, Maina Seoul in the junior category, and Dhriti Mathur in the sub-junior category. The winners were chosen by a committee led by former Ranji Trophy player Yogesh Mathur. Other committee members included Devendra Pal Singh, Gangotri Chauhan, Sultana Khan, and Anju Lata Sharma. This decision was confirmed by Sharad Joshi, a former state Ranji player and one of the organizers. The SKJ Awards are organized by Radha Niwas Cricket Club, which is linked to the Joshi family, known for producing six Ranji players. The awards aim to support and promote women's cricket in the region. Kaushalya excelled with 292 runs and 37 wickets in national competitions. Maina made a strong impression with 179 runs and 12 wickets, while Dhriti showed her potential with 350 runs and 7 wickets. Additionally, Sonia Bijawat from Ajmer will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to women's cricket, having represented Rajasthan in the 1970s and 1980s. The award ceremony is scheduled for April 3.