Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Sushma Verma
24/10/2026
Former India cricketer Reema Malhotra publicly urged Mumbai Indians to target wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma at the WPL 2027 auction to solve their opening-order and wicketkeeping gaps. Malhotra cited Verma's strong domestic season and her performances in the Women's Caribbean Premier League, where she played for Trinbago Knight Riders. The WPL 2027 auction is scheduled to take place in Kochi on 28/10/2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Sushma Verma |
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| Nickname(s) | Sush, Sushiee |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Portmore Government Model School in Shimla |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Bhopal Singh Verma |
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Career
| Coach/Mentor | Pawan Sen |
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| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat |
| Career Turning Point | In 2011, Sushma captained the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association team in the Under-19 All India women's cricket tournament, leading them to the runners-up position |
| Role | Wicket-keeper |
| Domestic Teams | Himachal Pradesh (2011–present), Railways, Velocity (2019–2020), Gujarat Giants (2023), Trinbago Knight Riders (Women's Caribbean Premier League, 2026) |
| International Debuts | T20I: 5 April 2013 v Bangladesh (cap 42), ODI: 24 November 2014 v South Africa (cap 113), Test: 16 November 2014 v South Africa (cap 83) |
| Last Matches | Last T20I: 4 December 2016 v Pakistan, Last ODI: 17 March 2021 v South Africa |
| Notable Achievements | First cricketer from Himachal Pradesh to represent India internationally; Part of Indian team that reached final of 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup, losing to England by 9 runs; Scored 33 runs at No.7 against Pakistan in 2017 World Cup group stage; Signed by Gujarat Giants for INR 60 lakh in inaugural WPL 2023; Played over 60 international matches |
Favourites
| Cricketer(s) | Sachin Tendulkar, Mithali Raj, Adam Gilchrist |
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| Food | Momos, Noodles |
| Actor | Akshay Kumar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sushma Verma is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian women's national cricket team. | |
| 2. She is a wicketkeeper and batsman, signed by the Gujarat Giants for Rs 60 lakhs in the inaugural Women’s Premier League in February 2023. | |
| 3. Verma comes from a family of teachers, with her grandfather and father both being educators. | |
| 4. Despite her father's wishes, Sushma attended Portmore Government Model School in Shimla, far from her hometown. | |
| 5. As a child, Sushma played volleyball, handball, badminton, and cricket before joining a cricket academy in Shimla in 2009. | |
| 6. She was the third-highest run-scorer in the 2022 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, scoring 237 runs in seven innings. | |
| 7. Sushma plays for India B Women, India D Women, and India Board President’s Women XI. | |
| 8. In her free time, she enjoys cycling and playing golf. | |
| 9. Sushma is dedicated to fitness and never misses a day at the gym. | |
| 10. She has promoted brands like Garnier and Fast&Up on her Instagram. | |
| 11. Sushma found inspiration in cricketer Adam Gilchrist during her teenage years. | |
| 12. She is a passionate animal lover and has a pet dog named Coco. | |
| 13. Sushma discovered her love for cricket in childhood but learned more about the game professionally. | |
| 14. During the 2017 Women’s World Cup, Sushma encountered a ghostly experience at a team hotel. | |
| 15. Sushma shared that her grandfather was a cricket enthusiast who memorized details about the sport and popular cricketers' jersey numbers. | |
| 16. After the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup, Himachal Pradesh's chief minister offered her a job as Deputy Superintendent of Police. | |
| 17. Known for her Dhoni-esque lightning fast stumpings and finishing abilities batting down the order. |
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