Happy Kumari

Happy Kumari is an express-pace bowling sensation from Rajasthan whose raw speed and leadership potential have marked her as one of the most exciting young prospects in Indian domestic cricket. Born on February 3, 2007, in Jhunjhunu, she rose through the ranks of the Rajasthan Under-19 team, eventually captaining the side. Her 2025 season was a true tour de force: she led the Rajasthan U-19 team to a Silver Medal at the 67th National Cricket Tournament, where she was named Player of the Tournament after taking 9 wickets and scoring 147 runs across just five matches. Her 'heavy' deliveries and ability to swing the ball at a high pace earned her a prestigious call-up to the BCCI Emerging Women’s Cricket Tournament in July 2025, where she represented Team B at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

During the 2026 Women’s Premier League mega auction in late 2025, Happy became a standout pick for the Gujarat Giants, who secured her for ₹10 lakh. While much of the previous roster for the Giants saw a massive overhaul, Happy was identified by their scouts as a vital long-term investment for their pace battery. Joining a squad that features legends like Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner, the 18-year-old is expected to provide X-factor pace and youthful energy to the Giants' attack. As she gears up for the 2026 season starting in January, Happy carries the pride of Jhunjhunu Academy, ready to transition from a dominant domestic force to a household name on the global WPL stage.