Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Women Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/05/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Karwar, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Shikha Pandey
28/06/2026
Shikha Pandey previewed India's crucial Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match against Australia at Lord's, highlighting the threat from Ellyse Perry and the form of Shafali Verma. She spoke to JioHotstar as a commentator-style analyst ahead of the high-profile clash.
13/01/2026
Shikha Pandey publicly commented during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup that India captain Harmanpreet Kaur should bat more aggressively rather than worry about losing wickets. Her remarks focused on Harmanpreet's strike rate in the tournament.
27/11/2025
Shikha Pandey was bought by UP Warriorz for INR 2.40 crore at the WPL 2026 mega auction in Delhi after a bidding battle with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The fast bowler, then 36, was one of the priciest Indian players sold, despite not having played for India since 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
| Shikha Subas Pandey, fondly known as 'Shikhipedia' among her peers, is an accomplished Indian women's international cricketer and former Squadron Leader in the Indian Air Force. | |
| She made her international debut in 2014 across all formats and has played 114 matches for India, taking 119 wickets. | |
| A right-arm medium-fast bowler known for her ability to swing the ball and contribute crucial runs lower down the order, she was instrumental in India's campaigns at the 2017 ODI World Cup and multiple T20 World Cups. | |
| She was a key member of the Indian squad that reached the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2020. | |
| She made her international debut in 2014 across all formats and has played over 120 matches for India, taking more than 110 wickets. | |
| She has not played for the Indian national team since February 2023, but continued to feature in franchise cricket, including the Women's Premier League. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Goa College of Engineering |
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| Educational Qualification | B. Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Subas Pandey (Teacher) |
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Career
| T20I Debut: 09/03/2014 vs Bangladesh | |
| ODI Debut: 21/08/2014 vs England | |
| Test Debut: 13/08/2014 vs England | |
| Served as Air Traffic Control Officer in the Indian Air Force with the rank of Squadron Leader | |
| Picked by Delhi Capitals in the inaugural WPL season in 2023 for INR 60 Lakhs and retained in 2024 | |
| International Statistics: 3 Test matches (4 wickets), 55 ODI matches (75 wickets), 56 T20I matches (40 wickets) | |
| Played for Delhi Capitals in TATA WPL, featuring in 32 matches with 35 wickets and 96 runs | |
| International Statistics: 3 Test matches (4 wickets), 55 ODI matches (73-75 wickets), 62 T20I matches (36-40 wickets) | |
| Moved from Goa to Baroda before the 2024-25 domestic season after nearly 18 years with Goa | |
| Bought by UP Warriorz for INR 2.40 crore at the WPL 2026 auction |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Shaun Pollock |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shikha Pandey's smoking habits are not known. | |
| 2. It is also not known whether Shikha Pandey drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Received her first cricket bat at the age of five from her father. | |
| 4. At 15, she represented Goa and became the first Indian (male or female) to do so. | |
| 5. Excelled academically, scoring over 90% in both her matriculation and secondary board exams. | |
| 6. Despite her interest in cricket, she pursued engineering on her father's advice. | |
| 7. Did not join a corporate job after completing her bachelor's, taking a year off to play cricket instead. | |
| 8. Cleared the Indian Air Force exam with merit after her father suggested it. | |
| 9. Became an Air Traffic Controller at the Indian Air Force and started playing in friendly matches. | |
| 10. During the second T20I against Australia on 9 October 2021, Shikha Pandey bowled a delivery lauded as the "ball of the century" in women's cricket by Wasim Jaffer. | |
| 11. At 15, she represented Goa and became the first player affiliated with the state board to represent India. | |
| 12. During the second T20I against Australia on 09/10/2021, Shikha Pandey bowled a delivery lauded as the 'ball of the century' in women's cricket by Wasim Jaffer. | |
| 13. After Dilip Sardesai, she is the first player from Goa to have played for any Indian national team. | |
| 14. She is the first cricketer associated with the Goa Cricket Association to have played international cricket for India. | |
| 15. Estimated net worth is INR 14 crores. |
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