Neelam Bisht, a talented Indian cricketer, is a bowler representing Punjab Women. Her impressive skills led to a significant milestone in her career.
Wiki/Biography
Neelam Bisht was born on Wednesday, June 5, 1996 (age 27 as of 2023), in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Her astrological sign is Gemini. She developed a love for cricket playing informally with a rubber ball in her backyard. Recognizing her passion, her parents enrolled her at the Little Master Cricket Club in Dehradun, where she honed her skills under coach Narendra Shah. She further refined her talent under Upender Rawat at the Nimbus Academy in Dehradun.
At just 12 years old, Neelam’s exceptional abilities earned her a place on the Haryana Women’s team, marking the beginning of her impressive journey in professional cricket.
Physical Appearance
Here’s a summary of Neelam’s physical attributes:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Height (approx.) | 5’3″ |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
Family
Details about Neelam’s family are currently unavailable.
Cricket
Neelam’s cricket journey began at age 12 with Haryana, where she made her domestic debut in Patiala. A notable achievement was scoring 33 runs for Haryana against Indian Railways in a senior women’s match in 2018. She later transitioned to playing for Punjab Women.
In 2019, she played a pivotal role in Punjab’s victory against Karnataka Women in the Senior’s T20 Challenge, bowling the final and crucial over. This success culminated in her selection by the Mumbai Indians during the Women’s Premier League auctions in Mumbai in 2023.
- Domestic Debut: Patiala
- Significant performance: 33 runs against Indian Railways in 2018
- Key role in Punjab’s 2019 victory against Karnataka Women
- Mumbai Indians selection: 2023 Women’s Premier League auctions
Facts/Trivia
Neelam Bisht is a left-handed batter and a right-arm off-break bowler. Her cricketing idols include former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly and current Indian cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur.
She also has experience playing cricket for Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, further enriching her cricketing background and experience.