Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
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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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| Mother | Name |
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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) |
| 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 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sushverma/ |
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. |