Poonam Khemnar Age, Wiki and Bio

Poonam Khemnar

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/05/1994
Age30 years
BirthplaceAshwi Budruk, Maharashtra, India

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationShe is a graduate in physical education.

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherNanasaheb Khemnar
MotherSuvarna Khemnar
SiblingsShe has an elder brother.

Career

Domestic/State Team(s)
  • Maharashtra
  • Hp Supernova
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Coach/MentorAvinash Shinde
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight arm leg break
Records (main ones)
  • First player to hit a century for Nagaland team in domestic competition by BCCI.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Poonam Khemnar, an Indian cricketer, has showcased her skills in multiple matches for Maharashtra across various tournaments.
Considered one of the top all-rounders in Maharashtra, she notably represented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Women’s Premier League 2023.
She initiated her cricket journey during her childhood.
Poonam also shined in cricket for Pune University, securing a silver medal in a West Zone competition and representing them in the All India Inter-University Tournament in 2017-18.
An all-rounder for Maharashtra, she notably played in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments.
In the 2021-22 Women’s Senior One Day Trophy, she contributed as a guest player for Nagaland.
Poonam has excelled with Hp Supernova’s team in the Warrior Women’s Premier League and has even captained them in various seasons.
During the debut 2023 Women Premier League auction, she was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at a base price of Rs 10 Lakh.
Aside from cricket, she has a fondness for motorcycle riding.
Poonam was honored by Ram Naik, the former governor of Uttar Pradesh, for her victory in a tournament.
She actively shares physical fitness videos on her YouTube channel.
On 9 December 2023, UP Warriorz acquired Poonam Khemnar for Rs. 10 lakh during the 2024 Women’s Premier League auction in Mumbai.