Who is Bharti Fulmali: Indian female batsman Bharti Fulmali has become a topic of discussion these days. People are suspecting that Bharti Phoolmali is not a woman, but still she is playing in the women’s team. Bharti has been made a part of the Indian squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup starting from June 12. She was seen playing in the warm-up matches before the tournament.

After the match, his pictures and interview clips went viral on social media and people started doubting him. This incident is reminiscent of the 2024 Olympics, when similar allegations were made against Algerian boxer Iman Khalif. The boxer had won the gold medal. It was claimed in many reports that Imaan Khalif is not a woman but a man and she is participating in a women’s competition. Similarly, allegations are being made against Indian cricketers also. So let us know who Bharti Phoolmali is.

People made allegations on social media

People are continuously sharing posts on social media about Bharti Phoolmali. One user wrote that she looks like a man, her voice is like a man, but she has been in the women’s sports team. At the same time, a user added Anaya Bangar with Bharti. See the reaction here…

Meet Bharti Fulmali:

Looks like a man
Voice like a man
But plays for Women’s team.https://t.co/FycZzX6T0U

— Mutadaal Worha (@RGSMania) June 10, 2026

If Bharti Fulmali can play for Indian women cricket team, can Ananya Bangar also play? pic.twitter.com/6UbsbG9S1o

— Venky Mama (@venkymama100) June 9, 2026

People react bharti fulmali be like pic.twitter.com/peJOekKGcr

— Priyadarshi (@priyadar_singh) June 9, 2026

Are men allowed to play on the women’s team? pic.twitter.com/G0wkmcyeEM

— ANUJx (@RealAnujX) June 8, 2026

Who is Bharti Phoolmali?

31 year old Bharti Phoolmali was born on 11 October 1994 in Amravati, Maharashtra. She plays domestic cricket for Vidarbha women’s team. Apart from this, she is a part of Gujarat Giants in Women’s IPL i.e. Women’s Premier League. Bharti made her international debut through T20 in March 2019. However, after playing only 2 matches, he had to wait for a long time of 7 years to make a comeback. His return took place in April 2026.

Bharti Phoolmali’s T20 career

If we look at Bharti Phoolmali’s T20 International career, till now she has played 6 matches, in which she has scored 72 runs while batting in 5 innings. In this his high score was 40 runs.

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