Meghna Singh (born 18 June 1994) is an Indian

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er who plays for

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. In August 2021, Singh earned her maiden call-up to the

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, for their series against Australia, including being named in India's squad for the one-off

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. She made her

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(WODI) debut on 21 September 2021, for India against Australia. She made her Test debut on 30 September 2021, also for India against Australia. In January 2022, she was named in India's team for the

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in New Zealand. She was also named in India's

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(WT20I) squad for their one-off match against New Zealand. In July 2022, she was named in India's team for the cricket tournament at the

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, England. She made her WT20I debut on 29 July 2022, for India against Australia in the opening match of the Commonwealth Games cricket tournament. In December 2023, she was signed by

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at the Women's Premier League auction, for the 2024 season.

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