| Shabnam Shakil is a talented cricketer from India who plays as a bowler in the U-19 Indian Women’s cricket team. |
| In 2023, she was part of the victorious Indian Women’s team in the inaugural Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup. |
| She hails from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and comes from a middle-class background. |
| Shabnam's interest in fast bowling was ignited by watching her father, a former fast pacer who played club cricket. |
| At the age of eight, she began her cricket training at the NAD Academy in Visakhapatnam under coach Nagaraju's guidance. |
| She also trained at the Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association (VDCA) ground under the mentoring of Satish Reddy and Krishna Rao. |
| After excelling at the district level, Shabnam attended a camp at the National Cricket Academy for further training. |
| In 2022, she was selected for the India U-19 women’s squad for a T20 series against New Zealand, held in Mumbai. |
| Shabnam also participated in the Women’s U19 T20 Quadrangular Series in 2022, showcasing her skills. |
| She was chosen for the Indian Women’s U-19 squad in 2023 for the U-19 T20 World Cup, playing in two matches. |
| Shabnam has represented various teams at different levels, including Andhra Pradesh Women and India Women Under-19. |
| Apart from cricket, she enjoys dancing, badminton, and chess in her free time. |
| Her cricket idols are Indian players Jhulan Goswami and Jasprit Bumrah. |
| Shabnam's dedication to fast bowling was inspired by her coach's advice, focusing on speed and accuracy. |
| She was picked by Gujarat Giants for Rs 10 lakh in the WPL auction held in February 2023. |
