Three sisters in UAE cricket team set to make history

Rishitha, Rinitha and Rithika grew up in the same household and will don United Arab Emirates colours together for the first time at Women’s Asia Cup 2024. The trio switched from badminton to cricket during the pandemic and has also represented the UAE basketball team

Dubai: Three sisters, Rithika Rajith, Rinitha Rajith, and Rishitha Rajith, are set to make history when the high-flying UAE women’s team take on Nepal in the Asia Cup in Colombo on Friday.It is not a regular feature to witness siblings donning the national colours on the cricket field. Ian and Greg Chappell Steve and Mark Waugh, Irfan and Yusuf Pathan, Krunal and Hardik Pandya are some of the illustrious brothers to have played for their respective countries.

Three sisters in UAE cricket team set to make history

Notable Sibling Combinations in Cricket:

1. Brothers who played together in Tests:

   • WG Grace, EM Grace, GF Grace (England): Played together for England in a Test match at The Oval against Australia.
   • Hanif Mohammad, Mushtaq Mohammad, Sadiq Mohammad (Pakistan): All three brothers represented Pakistan in Test cricket.
   • Frank, Alec, and George Hearne: Frank played for South Africa, while Alec and George represented England in the same Test match.

2. Brothers who played together in ODIs:

   • Barry, Dayle, and Richard Hadlee (New Zealand): All three Hadlee brothers played together for New Zealand in ODIs.
   • Kennedy, David, and Collins Obuya (Kenya): Played together for Kenya in ODIs between 2001 and 2009.

3. Other notable sibling pairs in cricket:

   • Ian and Greg Chappell (Australia): Both Ian and Greg were prominent figures in Australian cricket.
   • Steve and Mark Waugh (Australia): Known as the Waugh brothers, both Steve and Mark had successful careers for Australia.
   • Irfan and Yusuf Pathan (India): Both brothers have played for India in international cricket.
   • Krunal and Hardik Pandya (India): The Pandya brothers have become key players in Indian cricket, particularly in limited-overs formats.

Three sisters in UAE cricket team set to make history

The Rajith Sisters:

• Rithika Rajith, Rinitha Rajith, and Rishitha Rajith (UAE): Set to play together for the UAE women’s cricket team in the Asia Cup, making history as siblings representing their country in cricket.

These sibling combinations not only showcase family talent but also add a unique dimension to the sport, highlighting the bonds and shared passion for cricket within families.

Three sisters in UAE cricket team set to make history