Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/10/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Kadur, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Veda Krishnamurthy
25/07/2025
Veda Krishnamurthy announced her retirement from professional cricket on 25 July 2025, ending a 14-year career that began with her international debut in 2011. She represented India in ODIs and T20Is, played in the 2017 Women's World Cup final, and featured in franchise leagues including the Women's Big Bash League and Women's Premier League.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduation | Arts |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Watching Movies |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Spouse | Arjun Hoysala |
Family
| Father | SG Krishnamurthy (Cable Operator) |
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| Mother | Cheluvamba Krishnamurthy |
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| Spouse | Arjun Hoysala |
Career
| National Side | India | ||||
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| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #79 (India) | ||||
| Domestic/State Team(s) | Karnataka Women, Railways Women, Hobart Hurricanes, Supernovas, Velocity, Gujarat Giants | ||||
| Coach/Mentor(s) | Irfan Sait, Apurva Sharma, Suman Sharma | ||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed Bat | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Legbreak | ||||
| Favourite Shot | Straight Drive | ||||
| Records/Achievements (main ones) |
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| Awards, Honours | Vijaya Karnataka Sportsperson of Year (2017) |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | Suresh Raina |
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| Favourite Female Cricketer | Mithali Raj |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/vedakrishnamurthy7/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Veda Krishnamurthy's smoking habit is unknown. | |
| 2. It is also not known if Veda Krishnamurthy drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. At the age of 3, Veda started playing street cricket in her hometown. | |
| 4. Veda dreamed of becoming a cricketer after seeing an ad for a talent trial camp in Bangalore as a child. | |
| 5. Her parents supported her dream by taking her to the Karnataka Cricket Academy. | |
| 6. Irfan Sait, the camp coach, was impressed by Veda's talent and urged her parents to enroll her in the academy. | |
| 7. Veda was placed in the care of Spoorthi Ramesh, a former state player, for training. | |
| 8. She holds a black belt in Karate in addition to her cricket skills. | |
| 9. Veda entered the senior Karnataka team at just 13 due to her strong fielding abilities and became a successful batswoman. | |
| 10. She led the Karnataka U-19 team to victory in consecutive South Zone Inter-State Cups. | |
| 11. In November 2015, Veda received a B-grade contract from the BCCI, a historic moment for women players. | |
| 12. Veda has a close friendship with teammates Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami. | |
| 13. Veda played in the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup final, scoring 35 runs as India finished as runners-up. | |
| 14. She became the third Indian cricketer to compete in the Women's Big Bash League, signing with Hobart Hurricanes. | |
| 15. Veda Krishnamurthy was acquired by Gujarat Giants for Rs. 30 lakh in the 2024 Women's Premier League auction on December 9, 2023. | |
| 16. She retired from professional cricket on 25 July 2025 after a 14-year career at the highest level. |