Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/05/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Ashwi Budruk, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Poonam Khemnar
01/01/2025
Poonam Khemnar was retained by UP Warriorz for the 2025 Women’s Premier League season, continuing her role as a key batter and leg-break bowler for the franchise. Her retention highlights her consistent performances since joining the team in 2024, where she has contributed significantly with both bat and ball in WPL matches.
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Bio/Wiki
| Poonam Khemnar is an Indian women's cricketer known as a top all-rounder from Maharashtra, excelling as a right-handed batter and right-arm leg-break bowler. | |
| She began her cricket journey in childhood and has represented multiple domestic and franchise teams across India. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | Graduate in Physical Education |
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| School | Ashwi English School And JR. College, Ashwi Bk |
| College/University | Padmashri Vikhe Patil College of Arts, Science and Commerce under Pune University, Pravaranagar, Loni, Maharashtra |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Nanasaheb Khemnar |
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| Mother | Suvarna Khemnar |
| Siblings | One elder brother |
Career
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| Coach/Mentor | Avinash Shinde |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right arm leg break |
| Records (main ones) | First player to hit a century for Nagaland team in domestic competition by BCCI. |
| Role | Batter |
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Favourites
| Motorcycle riding |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Poonam Khemnar, an Indian cricketer, has showcased her skills in multiple matches for Maharashtra across various tournaments. | |
| 2. Considered one of the top all-rounders in Maharashtra, she notably represented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Women’s Premier League 2023. | |
| 3. She initiated her cricket journey during her childhood. | |
| 4. Poonam also shined in cricket for Pune University, securing a silver medal in a West Zone competition and representing them in the All India Inter-University Tournament in 2017-18. | |
| 5. An all-rounder for Maharashtra, she notably played in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments. | |
| 6. In the 2021-22 Women’s Senior One Day Trophy, she contributed as a guest player for Nagaland. | |
| 7. Poonam has excelled with Hp Supernova’s team in the Warrior Women’s Premier League and has even captained them in various seasons. | |
| 8. During the debut 2023 Women Premier League auction, she was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at a base price of Rs 10 Lakh. | |
| 9. Aside from cricket, she has a fondness for motorcycle riding. | |
| 10. Poonam was honored by Ram Naik, the former governor of Uttar Pradesh, for her victory in a tournament. | |
| 11. She actively shares physical fitness videos on her YouTube channel. | |
| 12. On 9 December 2023, UP Warriorz acquired Poonam Khemnar for Rs. 10 lakh during the 2024 Women’s Premier League auction in Mumbai. | |
| 13. She was retained by UP Warriorz for the 2025 WPL season. |