Lisa Sthalekar Age, Wiki and Bio

Lisa Sthalekar

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth13/08/1979
Age45 years
BirthplacePune, Maharashtra, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameLaila (renamed Lisa Carprini Sthalekar)
NicknameGozzy

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Weight58 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Cherrybrook Public School, New South Wales
  • Cherrybrook Technology High School, New South Wales
College
  • Barker College, New South Wales
  • Sydney University
DegreeBachelor of Arts (Majoring in Psychology and Religious Studies)

Personal Life

Zodiac SignLeo
HometownSydney, Australia
ReligionNot Known
Hobbies
  • Practising Meditation

Relationships & More

Marital StatusNot Known
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
HusbandNot Known

Family

FatherHaren Sthalekar (step father)
MotherSyu Sthalekar (step mother)
SisterCaprini (step sister, elder)

Career

International Debut
Test15 February 2003 vs England Women at Brisbane
ODI29 June 2001 vs England Women at Derby
T202 September 2005 vs England Women at Taunton
Coach/Mentor
  • Wayne Seabrook
  • Ross Collins
Jersey Number#12 (Australia)
Domestic/State Teams
  • New South Wales Women
  • Sydney Sixers Women
RoleAll-Rounder
Batting StyleRight-Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm offbreak
Records/Achievements
  • First woman cricketer to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in ODIs
  • Named the Australian International Woman Cricketer of the Year for 2007 and 2008
  • Led New South Wales to five consecutive WNCL titles
Career Turning PointCalled up to the Australian squad during the 2000-01 WNCL season

Favourites

Favourite Cricketers
  • Michael Slater
  • Adam Gilchrist
  • Sachin Tendulkar

Some Lesser Known Facts

Lisa's biological parents left her at an orphanage in Pune.
A couple from Michigan, USA adopted her and moved to Australia.
She achieved the milestone of becoming the first female board member of the Australian Cricketers' Association.
After her mother passed away, she faced challenges with depression.
Lisa has a strong love for dogs.