Ashwani Kumari Age, Wiki and Bio

Ashwani Kumari

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/08/1997
Age27 years
BirthplaceGovindpur in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9"
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School• Vivek Vidyalaya, Govindpur (Till 10th standard) • Vidya Bharati Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Jamshedpur (till 12th standard)
College/UniversityIndira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Educational QualificationsShe pursued a bachelor of degree in finance and accounting from IGNOU from 2019 to 2022.

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherDinesh Singh
MotherReena Singh
SiblingsBrother - Abhishek Singh, Sister - Khushi Singh

Career

Cricket
Domestic/State Team• Jharkhand Under-19 • Jharkhand • East Zone • Dumka Daisies Women • Gujarat Giants
Coach/Mentor• Kajal Das • Umesh
Batting StyleRight handed
Bowling StyleRight arm fast medium

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ashwani Kumari is a talented Indian cricketer known for her all-round skills in domestic cricket.
She has contributed significantly to teams like Jharkhand and East Zone.
She was signed by Gujarat Giants in the 2023 Women’s Premier League auction.
Ashwani developed her passion for cricket as a child, convincing her mother to buy her a plastic bat and ball.
She started playing cricket at 12 years old with boys from her neighborhood.
Ashwani aspired to play professional cricket after being inspired by the 2013 Women’s World Cup.
Facing financial constraints, she trained under coach Kajal Das and borrowed kits to compete in tournaments.
She relocated to Shaheed Nirmal Mahato Stadium in Jamshedpur to pursue her cricket career.
Initially selected for the Jharkhand Under-19 team, Ashwani later transitioned from bowling to opening the batting, under coach Umesh's guidance.
Her standout performances in the Senior Women’s T20 Championship caught the selectors' attention.
Ashwani represented East Zone and excelled in matches against Central Zone and in domestic cricket.
She has experience playing for India D team and Jharkhand State Cricket Association.
Ashwani participated in the 2021 Challengers Trophy and 2022 BYJU’S Jharkhand Women’s T20 Trophy.
She received an award from the President of India after winning the Jharkhand Women’s T20 Trophy.
In the 2023 Women’s Premier League auction, Ashwani was signed by Gujarat Giants for Rs. 35 lakhs.
Her cricket idols include Allysse Perry, Mithali Raj, and Jhulan Goswami.
She is a devotee of Lord Shiva.
Ashwani was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 10 lakhs in the 2024 Women’s Premier League auction.