Shikha Pandey Biography 2025 Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Salary, Born and More

Squadron Leader Shikha Subas Pandey born 12 May 1989 is an Indian cricketer and former officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF). As a right-arm medium pacer and middle-order batter, she has represented the national cricket team and previously served as an air traffic control officer in the IAF.

Shikha Pandey Biography 2025

Pandey made her international Twenty20 (T20I) debut on 9 March 2014 against Bangladesh at Cox’s Bazar cricket stadium. Later that year, she also debuted in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test matches against England at Wormsley and Scarborough, respectively.

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Shikha Pandey Biography Details

Full name
Shikha Subas Pandey
Born 12 May 1989 (age 35)
Ramagundam, Andhra Pradesh, India (present-day Telangana, India)
Nickname Shikhipedia
Batting Right-handed
Bowling Right-arm medium
Role All-rounder

Shikha Pandey Early Life

Pandey completed her schooling under the Central Board of Secondary Education in India. At just 15 years old, she became the first player affiliated with her state board to represent India. Shortly after this milestone, former Mumbai player and selector Surekha Bhandare observed her play and recognized her potential as a future Indian player, noting the undeniable raw talent she possessed. During her class-ten board exams, Pandey achieved the third rank statewide, which prompted her to prioritize her studies and temporarily set aside her cricket aspirations for three years. It wasn’t until her second undergraduate year in Electronics and Electrical Engineering that she began to seriously pursue the sport again.

Balancing academics with cricket was always important to Pandey. She would start her mornings with gym sessions and academic work, followed by a 12 km journey to Mapusa for training under Nitin Vernekar, a former Goa cricketer and coach at the Sports Authority of Goa. This period was crucial for her development as a cricketer, as she was the only girl training alongside U-16 and U-19 boys, which significantly sharpened her reaction time against pace bowling.

Despite her commitment to cricket, Pandey maintained strong academic performance, crediting her lecturer in Applied Mathematics, Ujwala Phadte, for her support during this time, ensuring that her grades remained high alongside her athletic pursuits. After earning her engineering degree from Goa College of Engineering in 2010, she received placement offers from three multinational companies but chose to decline them to dedicate a year to her cricket career. In July 2011, she joined the Indian Air Force, and in June 2012, she was commissioned as an air traffic controller. By the time of the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, she held the rank of Squadron Leader.

Shikha Pandey Bio

Attribute Description
Date of Birth 12 May 1989
Age (as of 2023) 34 Years
Birthplace Goa, India
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Nationality Indian
Hometown Goa, India

Physical Stats

Attribute Measurement
Height 168 cm (5′ 6″)
Weight 60 kg (132 lbs)
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black
Figure Measurements 34-28-34

Cricketing Career

Format Debut Date Opponent
Test 13 August 2014 England Women
ODI 21 August 2014 England Women
T20 9 March 2014 Bangladesh Women

Domestic Teams

Team Role
Goa Women Player
India Green Women Player

Bowling and Batting Style

Style Type
Bowling Style Right-arm fast-medium
Batting Style Right-hand bat

Records and Achievements

Record Description
Milestone First Indian woman to score a half-century and take three wickets in the same match against South Africa (2014)

Educational Background

Attribute Details
College/University Goa Engineering College
Educational Qualification B. Tech. in Electronics

Family Background

Family Member Relation
Father Subas Pandey (Teacher)
Mother Name Not Known

Favourites

Category Favourite
Cricketer Shaun Pollock

Marital Status

Status Description
Marital Status Unmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends Not Known

Current Role

Role Description
Position All-rounder

Key Attributes

Attribute Description
Leadership Represents India in international cricket

Goals of Shikha Pandey

Goal Description
Aspiration To inspire young women in sports

Training Regimen

Aspect Details
Training Schedule Morning gym sessions and afternoon practice

Community Involvement

Activity Description
Advocacy Promotes women’s cricket

Future Aspirations

Aspiration Description
Career Goals To achieve more milestones in international cricket

Shikha Pandey Net Worth

Her estimated net worth is INR 14 crores.

Shikha Pandey Summary

Shikha Pandey stands out as a significant figure in Indian women’s cricket, blending her athletic prowess with academic accomplishments. Her journey from Goa to the international cricket stage exemplifies dedication and resilience, making her a role model for aspiring athletes.

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