Radha Yadav

Radha Prakash Yadav, born on April 21, 2000, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a prominent Indian women's cricketer known for her slow left-arm orthodox spin bowling and useful right-handed batting. She began playing cricket in Mumbai under the guidance of coach Praful Naik, transitioning from playing tennis-ball cricket with boys in her community to professional hard-ball cricket. Radha shifted to Vadodara for better cricketing opportunities and represented Mumbai, Baroda, and West Zone in domestic competitions.

Radha made her WT20 International debut for India against South Africa on February 13, 2018, and quickly became a regular in the Indian squad, known for her accurate bowling and sharp fielding. She was among the joint-leading wicket-takers for India in the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 with eight wickets. Radha has played in franchise leagues including IPL Supernovas, IPL Velocity, and Sydney Sixers in the Women's Big Bash League. She made her WODI debut in March 2021 against South Africa and was named in India’s Test squad for the one-off match against England in May 2021. Radha has represented India in major tournaments including the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. She is celebrated for her energy, versatility, and match-winning skills on the field.