Ludhiana, Oct. 20 -- Five talented players from Punjab, including two from Ludhiana, have brought pride to the state by earning a spot in the Indian team for the upcoming 4th BFA Women's Baseball Asian Cup, scheduled to be held in China from October 26 to November 1. India will compete against strong teams from Japan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Thailand and Chinese Taipei in the prestigious international event.

Among the selected players are Khushdeep Kaur (21) from Ferozepur, daughter of a van driver at a private school. A first-year BEd student at Dev Samaj College for Women, Khushdeep has already won two gold medals in senior national baseball championships, proving her consistency and skill in the ...