Meet Yasmin Badiani: Viral mystery woman seen smiling at Jasprit Bumrah during Edgbaston Test, former Leicester City Physio

Time of India

2 days ago

The thrilling second Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England at Edgbaston is no less than a Bollywood movie. From Shubman Gill's excellent performance to Mohammed Siraj's six-wicket haul, everything has kept audiences gripped to their seats. Moreover, amid this, one moment that managed to divert the attention of fans from cricket was a woman, who was spotted in the Indian team's dugout.
On Saturday, the woman caught the attention of cameramen, and she was spotted smiling and appearing to be in a conversation with Jasprit Bumrah. The picture is now doing rounds on social media.
Other than this, fans are more curious to know who this woman is and why she is present in the Indian team's dugout.
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Who is mystery woman Yasmin Badiani?
As soon as the picture surfaced on social media, it quickly went viral, with fans asking, 'Who is the woman in the Indian kit speaking to Jasprit Bumrah?'
Well, according to OneCricket, the mystery woman is identified as Yasmin Badiani, who is a veteran sports professional associated with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Contrary to speculations that she is part of India's support staff, Yasmin is actually a member of the ECB's Team Operations department and has been formally assigned to assist the Indian team during their tour of England.
Yasmin Badiani's role with Team India
As per reports, Yasmin is dealing with duties including logistics, travel arrangements, practice timetables, and access to the venues for the Indian team.
It's standard practice for the host board to assign a member of their operations team to act as a liaison, ensuring smooth daily communication and coordination with the visiting team.
Yasmin Badiani, former sports physiotherapist for Leicester City Football Club
Badiani graduated from the University of Leicester with a degree in physiotherapy in 2010. Following this, she started working in the healthcare industry with the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust before moving into sport.
From 2010 until 2013, she also contributed her time as a sports physiotherapist for Leicester City Football Club, working mainly with their academy sides.
She later transitioned into sports business management, taking on roles such as Head of Sport at Phizz Ltd and Head of O.R.S Sport at Clinova. In these positions, she collaborated with elite athletes, promoting hydration and recovery products tailored for high-performance sports.
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