Physical Stats & More
Height | 5' 6" |
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Weight | 60 kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
College/University | Goa Engineering College |
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Educational Qualification | B. Tech. in Electronics |
Personal Life
Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
Father | Subas Pandey (Teacher) |
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Mother | Name Not Known |
Favourites
Cricketer | Shaun Pollock |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Shikha Pandey's smoking habits are not known. | |
It is also not known whether Shikha Pandey drinks alcohol. | |
Received her first cricket bat at the age of five from her father. | |
At 15, she represented Goa and became the first Indian (male or female) to do so. | |
Excelled academically, scoring over 90% in both her matriculation and secondary board exams. | |
Despite her interest in cricket, she pursued engineering on her father's advice. | |
Did not join a corporate job after completing her bachelor's, taking a year off to play cricket instead. | |
Cleared the Indian Air Force exam with merit after her father suggested it. | |
Became an Air Traffic Controller at the Indian Air Force and started playing in friendly matches. | |
During the second T20I against Australia on 9 October 2021, Shikha Pandey bowled a delivery lauded as the "ball of the century" in women's cricket by Wasim Jaffer. |