Veda Krishnamurthy

Cricketer

Indian Kadur, Karnataka, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/10/1992
Age33 years
BirthplaceKadur, 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

Height165 cm
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

GraduationArts

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesListening to Music, Watching Movies

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsNot Known
SpouseArjun Hoysala

Family

FatherSG Krishnamurthy (Cable Operator)
MotherCheluvamba Krishnamurthy
Siblings
  • 1 (Elder)
  • Vatsala Shivakumar and one other (Both are elder to her)
SpouseArjun Hoysala

Career

National SideIndia
International Debut
ODI30/06/2011 vs England Women at Derby
T2023/06/2011 vs Australia Women at Billericay
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 StyleRight-handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm Legbreak
Favourite ShotStraight Drive
Records/Achievements (main ones)
  • Scored a half-century in her debut match, against England in 2011.
  • Youngest player for India Women to score 1,000 runs in WODIs.
Awards, HonoursVijaya Karnataka Sportsperson of Year (2017)

Favourites

Favourite CricketerSuresh Raina
Favourite Female CricketerMithali Raj

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.
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