Radha Yadav Family Tree

Radha Yadav - A Lifestory

Radha Yadav, born on 21 April 2000 in Mumbai, grew up in a humble background, practicing cricket in the narrow lanes of a chawl. Her talent as a left-arm spinner was discovered by coach Prafful Naik, who supported her despite financial challenges, providing training and gear. Radha's family, especially her father, who sold milk for a living, made sacrifices to support her passion. In 2018, she debuted for the Indian women's cricket team and quickly gained recognition, particularly for her performances in T20 internationals, including the ICC Women’s World T20, where she consistently impressed with her bowling.

Birth

Radha Prakash Yadav was born on April 21, 2000, in Kandivli (West), Mumbai. Her father, Omprakash Yadav, owns a makeshift stall in Mumbai, where he sells dairy products.

She was born prematurely in the seventh month.

Family Facts

Parents:
Omprakash Yadav (Father)
Siblings:
Deepak Yadav
Soni Yadav

Education

In her educational journey, she first attended Anandibai Damodar Kale Vidyalaya in Borivali, Mumbai, then moved to Our Lady of Remedy High School in Kandivali West, Mumbai, and later completed her studies at Vidyakunj High School in Vadodara, Gujarat.

A Journey of Grit and Grace

Radha began playing cricket in her society's compound with boys, where her coach, Prafful Naik, noticed her talent and started training her at the age of 12, eventually transferring her from Anandibai Damodar Kale Vidyalaya to Our Lady of Remedy (Kandivali) in 2013 for better opportunities.

Debut in Cricket

Made her Women’s Twenty20 International (WT20I) debut for India Women on February 13, 2018, against South Africa Women.
Made her Women's One Day International (WODI) debut for India against South Africa on March 14, 2021.

Faces of Fame

In October 2018, named in India's squad for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies.
Joint-leading wicket-taker for India in the tournament, with eight dismissals in five matches.
In January 2020, named in India's squad for the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia.
On November 9, 2020, during the final match of the Women's T20 Challenge 2020 between Trailblazers and Supernovas, became the first player in the Women’s T20 Challenge to take a 5-wicket haul.
In February 2021, named in India's Women's One Day International (WODI) squad for their series against South Africa.
In May 2021, named in India's Test squad for their one-off match against the England women's cricket team.
Plays for the Sydney Sixers in the 2021 Women's Big Bash League.
In July 2022, named in India's team for the cricket tournament at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

Batting Statistics

Competition	Balls Bowled	Wickets	Bowling Average	5 Wickets in Innings	10 Wickets in Match	Best Bowling	Catches/Stumpings
WODI	58	0	–	0	0	–	0/-
WT20I	1,131	62	19.79	–	–	4/23	16/-

Bowling Statistics

Competition	Balls Bowled	Wickets	Bowling Average	5 Wickets in Innings	10 Wickets in Match	Best Bowling	Catches/Stumpings
WODI	58	0	–	0	0	–	0/-
WT20I	1,131	62	19.79	–	–	4/23	16/-

Anecdotes

Early Beginnings: Developed her cricket skills by playing in the narrow lanes of her Mumbai chawl with boys.
Coach's Influence: Discovered by coach Prafful Naik, who provided guidance and training support from a young age.
Historic Achievement: Became the first player in the Women’s T20 Challenge to take a 5-wicket haul during the final match.
International Recognition: Joint-leading wicket-taker for India in the 2018 ICC Women’s World T20 tournament.
Family Support: Her father's sacrifices in running a makeshift stall contributed significantly to her cricket journey and aspirations.

Praise and Reflections from Colleagues

"Radha has shown immense potential and skill in her performances. She is a player to watch in the coming years." - Mithali Raj, Former India Captain
"Radha's energy on the field is contagious. Her ability to take wickets at crucial moments has been a game-changer for us." - Harmanpreet Kaur
"Radha's talent was evident from the very beginning. Her dedication and hard work make her a promising player for the future." - Prafful Naik, Coach
"I have seen Radha grow as a player. Her journey is a testament to her determination and passion for the game." - Jhulan Goswami, Former India Fast Bowler

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