Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alana Maria King |
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| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Hometown | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | OLSH College Bentleigh, Victoria, Australia |
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| College/University | Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, Australia |
Family
| Father | Leroy King |
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| Mother | Sharon King |
| Siblings | Brother - Marc King |
Career
| Description | Alana King is a talented cricketer known for her role as a bowling all-rounder. She made her international debut in One Day Internationals on February 3, 2022, against England in Canberra, and has since represented Australia in Tests and T20s. Throughout her career, she has played for multiple domestic teams, including Melbourne Stars, Victoria, Western Australia, and Perth Scorchers, becoming instrumental in their successes. Alana had a notable performance during the 2022 World Cup, securing 12 wickets in nine matches. After her cricket career, she aspires to be a physical education teacher, aiming to inspire the next generation. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/alanaking95/ | |
| https://x.com/alanaking95 | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-king-5426122a3/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Alana's parents migrated from Chennai to Victoria in the late 1980s. | |
| Her childhood ambition was to become a tennis player, but she transitioned to cricket influenced by her family. | |
| She served as a ball kid during the women's singles final at the 2011 Australian Open. | |
| Growing up, Alana primarily played cricket with boys. | |
| She faced racism during her upbringing, specifically an intimidating encounter involving her father mistaken for someone else. | |
| Alana enjoys traveling and discovering new places. | |
| At 16, she secured her first rookie contract with VicSpirit in 2012. | |
| In April 2019, she received a contract from the Australian women's cricket team. | |
| After limited opportunities in Victoria, she moved to Western Australia for the Women’s National Cricket League. | |
| She was part of the Perth Scorchers team that clinched their first WBBL title in 2021. | |
| During the 2022 World Cup, she was the second-highest wicket-taker for Australia. | |
| Alana was acquired by the UP Warriorz for the 2025 WPL season in December 2024. |
