| Poonam Yadav is an Indian cricketer representing India's national team. |
| She has played for Central Zone, Uttar Pradesh, and Railways in domestic cricket. |
| In 2023, Poonam was selected by the Delhi Capitals for the Women’s Premier League (WPL). |
| Originally from Mahuahar village in Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, her family later settled in Agra. |
| Poonam Yadav, born in 1991, showed interest in various sports from a young age. |
| In cricket, her short height became an advantage, aiding her leg-spin skills. |
| During her childhood, she played cricket with boys in her neighborhood. |
| Enrolled in Eklavya Sports Stadium in 2007, she began training under senior cricketers. |
| Despite initial reluctance, her family supported her cricket journey. |
| Poonam captained Uttar Pradesh's Under-19 championship-winning team in 2010. |
| She faced societal sexism but persevered in her cricketing career. |
| Joining Indian Railways was pivotal for her career growth. |
| In 2019, her team, Supernovas, emerged victorious in the Women’s T20 Challenge. |
| During her debut T20I match against Bangladesh, she took 3 wickets, aiding India. |
| In the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup, Poonam's performance helped India against Sri Lanka. |
| She excelled in the 2018 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, being India's top wicket-taker. |
| Poonam became India’s top T20I wicket-taker in September 2018. |
| She received the Arjuna Award in 2019, being the first Uttar Pradesh woman cricketer to do so. |
| Poonam's stellar performance in the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gained her recognition. |
| During the championship, she was named Player of the Match for her impressive skills. |
| She was part of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup playing XI. |
| Poonam joined Brisbane Heat for the Women’s Big Bash League in 2021. |
