Vaishnavi Sharma

Cricketer

Indian Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/12/2005
Age20 years
BirthplaceGwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Latest News about Vaishnavi Sharma

21/12/2025

Vaishnavi Sharma made her maiden T20I debut for India against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam. Though she was wicketless in the first match, she was India's most economical bowler, conceding just four runs per over without allowing a single boundary across her four overs.

December 2025

Vaishnavi Sharma picked up five wickets across the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, joint-most in the series, while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 6.26 despite challenging conditions with dew in Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram.

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Bio/Wiki

Vaishnavi Narendra Sharma is an Indian international cricketer who plays for the India women's national team as a left-arm orthodox spin bowler. She was born on 18 December 2005 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and is the first cricketer from the Chambal region to represent India at the senior international level.

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolPragya Girls School, Indore
College/UniversityITM University (Gwalior)
Educational QualificationBachelor of Physical Education and Sports

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherNarendra Sharma (Government employee)
MotherAsha Lata Sharma (Homemaker)
SiblingsBrother - Abhishek Sharma (engineer)

Career

Domestic/State Team(s)
  • India Women
  • India Women U19
  • Madhya Pradesh Women
  • Central Zone Women
Coach/MentorLovekesh Choudhary
Batting StyleLeft-handed
Bowling StyleLeft-arm Orthodox Spin
International DebutT20I against Sri Lanka on 21 December 2025
Awards
  • Leading wicket-taker at the 2025 U19 T20 World Cup with 17 wickets
  • First Indian bowler to take a hat-trick at the U19 T20 World Cup
  • Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy for Best Woman Cricketer in the 2022-23 junior domestic season
Jersey Number# 18 (India)
Notable PerformancesJoint-most wickets (5) in the T20I series against Sri Lanka in December 2025 with an economy rate of 6.26

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Her father, a professor, has been teaching astrology and observed her sporting potential from a young age.
2. Vaishnavi began her cricket training at the age of four, inspired by her father's predictions regarding her future in sports.
3. Her commitment to bowling practice at home led to damage in their house, which her parents humorously noted was worth it given her achievements.
4. She attended a summer cricket camp and trained at the Tansen Cricket Academy in Madhya Pradesh.
5. She became the leading wicket-taker in the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup at the age of 17, achieving remarkable figures in crucial matches.
6. In February 2025, she took the most wickets in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup, showcasing her exceptional talent on an international stage.
7. Her debut for the senior Indian team coincided with her T20I match on 21 December 2025.
8. Vaishnavi is passionate about fitness and regularly shares her gym routines on social media.
9. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and reading books.
10. Her father, a government employee, observed her sporting potential from a young age and enrolled her at the Tansen Cricket Academy in Gwalior when she was seven years old.
11. Her family rented a house approximately 10 kilometers closer to the Tansen Cricket Academy to support her cricket training.
12. She began playing cricket in 2013 at the age of seven, during a time when cricket facilities were limited in Gwalior, particularly for women.
13. She is the first woman from the Chambal region in Gwalior Division to play cricket for India.
14. In her T20I debut against Sri Lanka on 21 December 2025, she was wicketless but was India's most economical bowler, conceding just four runs per over without allowing a single boundary in her four overs.
15. She picked up her maiden T20I wicket in the second match of the series against Sri Lanka.
16. She took 21 wickets in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy and 12 wickets in five games in the Senior Women's Inter-Zonal T20s prior to her international debut.
17. She trains at the Tansen Cricket Academy in Gwalior, putting in seven hours daily when in the city—three hours in the morning and four in the evening.
18. Vaishnavi began her cricket training in 2013 at the age of seven, during a time when cricket facilities were limited in Gwalior, particularly for women.
19. She became the leading wicket-taker in the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup at the age of 19, achieving 17 wickets in the tournament.
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