Quick Info
| Profession | Former Indian Cricketer (All Rounder) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/01/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Diana Edulji
27/04/2026
The ICC quoted Diana Edulji as expressing concern about India’s consistency ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup. She said she remained hopeful that the team could convert recent progress into a major title, underscoring her continued involvement as a respected former player.
24/04/2026
Diana Edulji spoke publicly about India women's cricket and the importance of building stronger systems ahead of major upcoming tournaments. In the interview, she drew on her experience as both a former captain and ICC Hall of Famer to comment on the team's direction and the need for long-term development.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Diana Fram Edulji |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
Personal Life
| Age (as in 2017) | 61 Years |
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| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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Family
| Siblings | BF Edulji |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Retirement |
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| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||
| Likes to play against | England | ||||||
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| International Career Span | 17 years (1976-1993) | ||||||
| Test Matches | 20 | ||||||
| ODI Matches | 34 | ||||||
| Test Wickets | 63 | ||||||
| Best Test Bowling Figures | 6/64 vs Australia at Delhi (21/01/1984) | ||||||
| Highest Test Score | 57 vs West Indies Women (07/11/1976) | ||||||
| World Cup Appearances | 3 | ||||||
| World Cup Captaincy | 1978 and 1993 | ||||||
| World Cup Wickets | 14 wickets in 1993 tournament |
Awards & Honours
| Arjuna Award | 1983 |
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| Padma Shri Award | 2002 |
| ICC Hall of Fame | 13/11/2023 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Diana Edulji does not smoke. | |
| 2. It is not known if Diana Edulji drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. She showed an interest in sports from a young age. | |
| 4. Initially, she played basketball and table tennis at the junior national level, then transitioned to cricket. | |
| 5. After impressing at a cricket camp by Lala Amarnath, she played for Railways and later the Indian national cricket team. | |
| 6. Diana is a former India captain who played from 1976 to 1993, featuring in 20 Tests and 34 ODIs. | |
| 7. During her international career, she lost four front teeth while playing for India. | |
| 8. Post-retirement, she served as a senior sports officer in Western Railway and held roles in BCCI's women's committee. | |
| 9. Diana was the Indian women's team manager in 2009 and was the first woman cricketer to receive the Arjuna award (1983) and Padma Shri (2002). | |
| 10. She was part of the Supreme Court-appointed panel to oversee BCCI affairs in 2017, along with Vinod Rai, Vikram Limaye, and Ramachandra Guha. | |
| 11. Diana Edulji was honored in the International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame on 13 November 2023, the first Indian woman cricketer to achieve this milestone. | |
| 12. She captained India in the 1978 and 1993 Women's Cricket World Cups. | |
| 13. In 1986, while captaining India in England, she was refused entry to the Lord's Pavilion and quipped that the MCC should change its name to MCP for 'male chauvinist pigs'. | |
| 14. She convinced the Railways Minister in 1984 to field a women's cricket team, leading Railways to become the most successful side in Indian women's cricket with 11 national titles. | |
| 15. She was the first woman appointed to the BCCI selection panel. | |
| 16. She was a right-handed batter and slow left-arm bowler. | |
| 17. Only two women have taken more Test wickets than her in cricket history. |
