Kamalini Gunalan Age, Wiki and Bio

Kamalini Gunalan

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/07/2008
Age16 years
BirthplaceMadurai, Tamil Nadu

Bio/Wiki

Other NameG Kamalini

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Ash Blonde

Personal Life

HometownMadurai, Tamil Nadu
Zodiac signCancer
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Family

FatherGunalan (owns a transport business)
MotherSaranya
SiblingsBrother - Dominic Kishore

Career

Domestic/State TeamTamil Nadu, Mumbai Indians Womens
Jersey Number#20 (WPL)
Batting StyleLeft hand Bat
Bowling StyleLegbreak
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Player of the tournament (Freyer T20 Cup 2023)
  • Women’s cricketer of the year (Tamil Nadu Cricket Association awards 2023)
Cricket Journey
  • Kamalini's interest in cricket blossomed during the pandemic as she watched her father and brother practice.
  • Initially played as a right-hander before switching to left-hand batting under her father's guidance.
  • Joined the TNCA girl’s U-15 state team at the age of 14.
  • Scored 311 runs in eight matches, leading Tamil Nadu to victory in the U19 domestic tournament.
  • Debuted for India U-19 against Pakistan in 2024 and received Player of the Match accolade.
  • Captured the attention of the Mumbai Indians in the WPL, where she became the youngest debutant.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Kamalini's father was a club-level cricketer.
She initially had a passion for inline skating before pursuing cricket.
During a nationwide lockdown, her interest in cricket deepened through family practice sessions.
She has a unique ability to bowl and write with both hands.
Trained intensively at the Super Kings Academy with professional net bowlers.
After her father's health crisis, she continued to excel in cricket, finishing as a top run-scorer in various tournaments.
Upon winning the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, she was honored with a monetary award from the Tamil Nadu government.