Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Rajeshwari Shivanand Gayakwad |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm (5’ 3”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Hometown | Bijapur, Karnataka |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Shivanand Gayakwad (deceased) |
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| Mother | Savitha Gayakwad |
| Siblings | Brother(s): Kashinath Gayakwad, Vishwanath Gayakwad; Sister(s): Rameshwari Gayakwad, Bhuvaneshwari Gayakwad |
Career
| International Debut | ODI - 19 January 2014 against Sri Lanka at Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam Test - 16 November 2014 against South Africa at Gangothri Glades Cricket Ground, Mysore during the South Africa Women tour of India 2014/15 T20 - 25 January 2014 against Sri Lanka at Dr PVG Raju ACA Sports Complex, Vizianagaram during the Sri Lanka Women tour of India 2013/14 |
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| Jersey Number | #1 (India Women), #1 (UP Warriorz) |
| Domestic/State Team | Karnataka (2008/09–2014/15), Railways (2015/16–present), Supernovas (2018), Trailblazers (2019–2022), UP Warriorz (2023–present) |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Rajeshwari Gayakwad is a bowler for the India women’s national cricket team. | |
| She hails from a musically talented family and received music training from her father. | |
| Her professional cricket journey began at 16 years old. | |
| Financial struggles marked the start of Rajeshwari's cricket career. | |
| Upon her father's passing, she became the main provider for her family. | |
| Rajeshwari has played for various domestic cricket teams and the Women's T20 Challenge. | |
| She has taken part in numerous international tournaments and earned accolades for her skills. | |
| In 2023, UP Warriorz signed Rajeshwari for the Women’s Premier League (WPL). | |
| Growing up, she admired Zaheer Khan and finds inspiration in Ravindra Jadeja. | |
| Rajeshwari received an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Sir Padampat Singhania University. | |
| In 2022, Rajeshwari was involved in an altercation at a supermarket. |
