Pooja Vastrakar was born on 25 September 1999 in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, India. She is an Indian cricketer known for her role as an all-rounder in the India national women's cricket team. Vastrakar bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium-fast.
She started playing cricket in her neighborhood with boys before getting formal cricket training under the guidance of coach Ashutosh Shrivastava at the Gulmohar Cricket Academy, which was initially an all-boys academy.
Despite early challenges, including the loss of her mother when she was ten, Vastrakar persevered and gradually developed into a talented all-rounder.
| Full Name | Pooja Vastrakar |
| Nick Name | Babloo, Babulal, Chota Hardik Pandya |
| Date of Birth | 25-September-1999 (26 years) |
| Birth Location | Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Height | 168 cm |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Hobbies | Music, Traveliing |
She made her international debut for India in 2018 against South Africa in both One Day Internationals (ODI) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20I). She has represented Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and has been part of various teams, including India Green Women, Supernovas, and Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League.
She was named in India’s squad for major tournaments such as the 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20, 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup, and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She made her Test debut in June 2021 against England.
Throughout her career, Pooja Vastrakar has been recognized for her impactful performances with both bat and ball. Notably, she scored 67 runs batting at number 8 and formed record partnerships in the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup.
She is celebrated as a versatile player contributing significantly to India’s women’s cricket success on the international stage. Off the field, she comes from a large family with four sisters and two brothers, and one of her elder sisters is a national-level sprinter.
Pooja Vastrakar is 26 years old
Pooja Vastrakar was born on 25-September-1999
Pooja Vastrakar was born in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, India
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