India, March 23 -- Over the past week, one of the most prestigious cricket clubs in the country was smitten by a rapidly rising Indian squash player.

There were more bums on seats and greater force in the presenter's voice when Anahat Singh was introduced. A bunch of kids carrying paper and pen often swamped her post match. Voices of "C'mon Anahat" from the stands was loud enough to cut through the makeshift glass court at Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium.

All through, Anahat Singh gave little away in terms of being overawed as the cynosure of all eyes. Touted as the next big thing in Indian squash for some time, this is not too unfamiliar for the 18-year-old.

What is, to some extent for her at the moment, is expectations bein...