Rajeshwari Gayakwad: Profile, age, height, achievements, and career stats

The Indian spin queen, Rajeshwari Gayakwad has been making strides in the Indian women’s cricket arena. The left-arm orthodox spinner has deceived some of the most prominent batters of the opposition, solidifying her position as an intergalactic player of the Indian women’s cricket squad. However, she was born on June 24, 1991, in Bijapur, Karnataka, India, Rajeshwari developed a passion for cricket at a very young age. Although Gayakwad’s cricket stint began on the roads of Bijapur, with her unwavering dedication and perseverance she soon made it to the international stage of cricket. She garnered a lot of attention and fame from the cricket afficandos at a global level. 

She made her international breakthrough for the Indian women’s cricket team in 2014’s ODI against Australia. Her ability to maintain an impeccable line length and her classic left-arm spin solidified her position in the Indian women’s cricket squad and made her a formidable force in the limited-overs game. Gayakwad has been a consistent wicket-taker in both ODIs and T20Is. In 2017, she played a pivotal role and assisted Team India in reaching the 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup finals. Over the years, Rajeshwari has proved her potential to be a lethal force against the opposition in both, domestic and international formats.

Rajeshwari Gayakwad Biography 

Real Name: Rajeshwari Shivanand Gayakwad

Nickname:  Rajes

Profession: Indian Professional cricketer

Nationality: Indian

Religion: Hinduism  

Hometown: Bijapur, Karnataka

Net Worth: $300,000

Batting Style: Right-hand 

Bowling Style: Slow left-arm orthodox

Playing Role: Bowler 

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Rajeshwari Gayakwad Physical Status 

Height: 1.61 m 

Weight: 59 Kg

Build: Athletic

Eye color: Black 

Hair color: Black   

Rajeshwari Gayakwad personal life 

Date of Birth: 1 June 1991 

Place of Birth: Bijapur, Karnataka

School: D N Darbar Girls High School

College: BLDE’s Arts & Commerce College in Karnataka

Highest Educational Qualifications: BA Degree 

Zodiac Sign: Gemini             

Food Habits: Vegetarian 

Hobbies: Reading   

Rajeshwari Gayakwad family   

Mother’s Name: Savitha Gayakwad

Father’s Name: Shivanand Gayakwad

Sibling’s Name: Kashinath Gayakwad, Vishwanath Gayakwad, Rameshwari Gayakwad, Bhuvaneshwari Gayakwad

Marital Status: Unmarried  

Spouse Name: N/A

Children’s Name: N/A

Rajeshwari Gayakwad favourites

Favorite Actor: Shah Rukh Khan 

Favorite Actress: Sara Ali Khan

Favorite Cuisine: North-Indian 

Favorite Batsman: Sachin Tendulkar 

Favorite Bowler: Jaspreet Bumrah 

Favorite Movie: Padmavat  

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Major Achievements of Rajeshwari Gayakwad

• Rajeshwari’s magic bowling spell of 5/15 during the 2017 Women’s ODI World Cup was India’s best at that moment. 
• She was the best performer during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017. 
• She was felicitated by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for her outstanding performance at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017.
• She represented Railways in the BCCI Women’s T-20 (2021-2022) and assisted the squad to a seven-wickets victory 

Here are some lesser known facts about Rajeshwari Gayakwad

1. Rajeshwari’s grandfather was a great musician. 
2. She was 16 years old when her father enrolled her in a cricket camp. 
3. She first coach was head of Bijapur Women’s Cricket Club, Basavaraj Ijeri. 
4. She faced a lot of financial problems while she was a child. 
5. Her father passed away due to a major cardiac arrest while watching India vs West Indies cricket match in Chinnaswamy stadium, Chennai and she became a sole bread earner for her family.