Veda Krishnamurthy is a prominent Indian cricketer, known for her remarkable achievements in both domestic and international cricket. She’s celebrated for her aggressive batting style and significant contributions to the Indian women’s cricket team.

Wiki/Biography

Veda Krishnamurthy was born on October 16, 1992, in Kadur, Karnataka, India. Her passion for cricket ignited at the young age of three, playing street cricket. This early passion led her to pursue cricket seriously. She received her primary education at Cambridge School in Bangalore and also briefly studied Karate, achieving a black belt at the age of 12. However, her true calling lay in cricket. At age 13, she began formal training at the Karnataka Institute of Cricket, guided by her influential coach, Irfan Sait, who played a key role in shaping her cricketing career. Her move to Bengaluru was pivotal in her development as a cricketer. Veda also credits Irfan Sait as her first coach. She completed her higher education with an arts degree from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.

Physical Appearance

• Height: 165 cm or 5’5″
• Weight: 55 kg or 121 lbs
• Body Statistics: 34-28-34
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family

Veda was born to SG Krishnamurthy, a cable operator, and her mother, whose name is not publicly known. She has one brother and two sisters, with one sister named Vatsala Shivakumar. All her siblings are older than her.

Career

A right-handed batter and right-arm leg-break bowler, Veda’s cricketing journey began with Karnataka Women and Railways before she stepped onto the international stage. At 18, she made her Women’s One Day International (WODI) debut against England in June 2011, scoring a memorable half-century (51 runs). Her T20 debut followed on the same tour against Australia. She was part of the Indian Women’s team in the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup, and also played in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) for the Hobart Hurricanes. A significant milestone in her career was becoming the youngest Indian woman cricketer to score 1,000 runs in WODIs. In a notable achievement, she was bought by Gujarat Giants for Rs. 30 lakh in the 2024 Women’s Premier League auction.

Favourite Things

• Cricketer: Suresh Raina
• Female Cricketer: Mithali Raj

Salary/Net Worth

Veda is a B-grade cricketer according to the BCCI, with an annual income of Rs. 30 Lakh.

Facts

• Her parents played a significant role in her cricketing success.
• She was initially a strong fielder before becoming a renowned batter.
• Her favourite shot is the straight drive.
• She captained the Karnataka U-19 team to consecutive South Zone Inter-State Cups.
• She is close friends with Jhulan Goswami and Mithali Raj.
• Her remarkable 70 runs off 45 balls against New Zealand in the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup helped India reach the final.
• Her hobbies include listening to music and watching movies.
• She received the Vijaya Karnataka Sportsperson of the Year award in 2017.

Key Career Milestones

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