Asha Shobana Age, Wiki and Bio

Asha Shobana

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/03/1991
Age33 years
BirthplaceThiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Bio/Wiki

Full nameAsha Shobana Joy
Other nameAsha Sobhana Joy

Physical Stats & More

Height166 cm
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Cotton Hill Girls Higher Secondary School, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
  • St.Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
College/UniversityGovernment College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Educational QualificationsBachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Personal Life

Date of Birth16 March 1991
BirthplaceThiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Zodiac signPisces
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesSinging, Drawing
Tattoo(s)Left upper arm - A, J, 1691

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date2 January 2017

Family

FatherB. Joy (Driver)
MotherS. Sobhana
Siblings
BrotherAnoop Joy (Senior Administrative Coordinator)
SpouseAshwin Vijay

Career

Jersey Number#7 (WPL)
Domestic/State Team
  • Thiruvananthapuram district women’s cricket team
  • Kerala women’s cricket team
  • India B
  • South Zone
  • South Central Railway women’s team
  • Railways team
  • Indian Board President’s Women XI team
  • India A
  • Chilaw Marians Cricket Club Women's team
  • Puducherry women’s cricket team
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore
Coach/Mentor
  • Shabina Jacob
  • Aaron George Thomas
  • Nooshin Al Khadeer
  • Ben Sawyer
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleLegbreak Googly

Favourites

Cricketer
Male Cricketer (Batter)
  • Sachin Tendulkar
  • Virender Sehwag
  • MS Dhoni
Male Cricketer (Bowler)
  • Anil Kumble
  • Shane Warne
  • Stuart MacGill
Female Cricketer (Batter)
  • Mithali Raj
Female Cricketer (Bowler)
  • Neetu David
  • Harmanpreet Kaur
Football ClubArsenal F.C.
Football PlayerCristiano Ronaldo
Singer(s)
  • Adam Levine
  • Eminem

Some Lesser Known Facts

Asha Shobana is an Indian cricketer who played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women’s Premier League.
She started playing cricket at a young age with her brother and cousins.
Sachin Tendulkar’s 1998 innings against Australia influenced her.
She saw her idol Neetu David play, sparking her interest in women's cricket.
She impressed during trials and joined Thiruvananthapuram district team at just 12-and-a-half years old.
Shabina Jacob, former Kerala women’s cricket team captain, became her mentor.
She made her South Zone women’s cricket team debut at 16.
She was selected for the India Women’s U-19 camp in 2008.
Asha excelled in domestic cricket, making notable contributions to the Kerala women’s team.
Former India captain Mithali Raj praised her as a "gutsy cricketer."
She was part of various domestic and international cricket tournaments.
In 2020, Asha announced the launch of her cricket brand, ‘AV Sports.’
She has had success playing for various teams and brands.
Asha often shares her interests in sports and pets on social media.
She dreams of watching Arsenal F.C. play at the Emirates stadium.
Terry Jenner coached her at the MAC spin foundation.
She comes from humble beginnings and overcame financial challenges with her parents' support.
During trials, she disguised her bowling style to increase her chances of selection.