GUWAHATI: Assam cricketer Jintimoni Kalita was selected in the Indian women's Test and ODI squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa.

Kalita, a right-arm medium pacer and left-handed batter, earned selection to the senior Indian side in a significant milestone in her cricket career.

The Indian women's team will tour South Africa in December and play one Test, three One-Day Internationals and three T20 matches.

The Assam Cricket Association congratulated Kalita on her selection and said her achievement was a proud moment for Assam cricket. It said her success would inspire emerging cricketers in the state.

The association expressed hope that Kalita would continue to achieve success in international cricket. The details were announced in a statement issued by Assam Cricket Association secretary Sanatan Das.