India, March 24 -- For Kashvee Gautam, the progression now feels complete. After making her mark in ODIs and earning a Test cap earlier this month, the 22-year-old all-rounder has been drafted into India's T20I squad for the five-match series in South Africa.

The Chandigarh cricketer's steady rise-interrupted briefly by injuries-has been defined by resilience as much as by promise. Her return to the India side during the Australia tour signalled a fresh chapter, and the T20 call-up now places her firmly in the team's plans ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup in England.

A lively seamer with the ability to contribute down the order, Gautam has quietly built an impressive resume. In the Women's Premier League (WPL), she has featured in 18 ...