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ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth24/08/1991
Age34 years
BirthplaceAgra

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Physical Stats & More

Height155 cm (5' 1")
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherRaghuveer Singh Yadav (retired army officer)
MotherMunna Devi (homemaker)
SiblingsPoonam is the second youngest among four siblings. She has two brothers and a sister. One of her brother's names is Ashu.

Career

International DebutT20 - 5 April 2013 vs Bangladesh Women during the Bangladesh Women's tour of India 2012/13, held in Reliance Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat ODI - 12 April 2013 vs Bangladesh Women during the Bangladesh Women's tour of India 2012/13 at Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Test - 16 November 2014 vs South Africa Women during the South Africa Women's tour of India 2014/15 at Gangothri Glades Cricket Ground, Mysore, Karnataka
Jersey Number# 24 (India Women)
Domestic/State Team
  • Uttar Pradesh (2007/08–2013/14)
  • India Red (2011/12–2017/18)
  • Central Zone (2012/13–2016/17)
  • India A (also called India Blue) (2012/13–2018/19)
  • Railways (2014/15–present)
  • Supernovas (2019–2020)
  • Trailblazers (2022)
  • Delhi Capitals (2023–2024)
  • Brisbane Heat (2021–)
Coach/Mentor
  • M K Afghani (deceased)
  • Hemlata Kala
  • Manoj Kushwaha
Batting StyleRight-hand bat
Bowling StyleLegbreak Googly
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Arjuna Award (2019)
  • Bowler of the Year Award—Female at the India Cricket Heroes event (2019)
  • BCCI Cricketer of the Year Award (2020)
Career Milestones
  • Became India's highest wicket-taker in Women's T20 International cricket in September 2018 with 57 wickets, surpassing Jhulan Goswami's record of 56 wickets
  • Second-highest wicket-taker for India in T20Is with 98 scalps in 72 matches
  • Part of India's 2017 ODI World Cup final team
  • Part of India's 2022 T20 World Cup runners-up team in Australia
  • Top wicket-taker for India in the 2018 ICC Women's T20 World Cup

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Poonam Yadav is an Indian cricketer representing India's national team.
2. She has played for Central Zone, Uttar Pradesh, and Railways in domestic cricket.
3. In 2023, Poonam was selected by the Delhi Capitals for the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
4. Originally from Mahuahar village in Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, her family later settled in Agra.
5. Poonam Yadav, born in 1991, showed interest in various sports from a young age.
6. In cricket, her short height became an advantage, aiding her leg-spin skills.
7. During her childhood, she played cricket with boys in her neighborhood.
8. Enrolled in Eklavya Sports Stadium in 2007, she began training under senior cricketers.
9. Despite initial reluctance, her family supported her cricket journey.
10. Poonam captained Uttar Pradesh's Under-19 championship-winning team in 2010.
11. She faced societal sexism but persevered in her cricketing career.
12. Joining Indian Railways was pivotal for her career growth.
13. In 2019, her team, Supernovas, emerged victorious in the Women’s T20 Challenge.
14. During her debut T20I match against Bangladesh, she took 3 wickets, aiding India.
15. In the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup, Poonam's performance helped India against Sri Lanka.
16. She excelled in the 2018 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, being India's top wicket-taker.
17. Poonam became India’s top T20I wicket-taker in September 2018.
18. She received the Arjuna Award in 2019, being the first Uttar Pradesh woman cricketer to do so.
19. Poonam's stellar performance in the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gained her recognition.
20. During the championship, she was named Player of the Match for her impressive skills.
21. She was part of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup playing XI.
22. Poonam joined Brisbane Heat for the Women’s Big Bash League in 2021.
23. Her googly is considered one of her biggest weapons as a leg-spinner.
24. She has over 100 international matches to her name.
25. She is one of only three Indian bowlers to have picked more than 90 T20I wickets.
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