Poonam Khemnar is an Indian cricketer who represents Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy. She was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2023 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction.
Wiki/Biography
Poonam Khemnar aka Punam Khemnar was born on Monday, May 9, 1994 in Ashwi Budrukh, Maharashtra, India (28 years old; as of 2022). Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She started playing cricket during her childhood. She studied at Ashwi English School and JR. College, Ashway Bay. She graduated in Physics from Padmashri Vikhe Patil College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pravara Nagar, Loni, Maharashtra. She trains under the guidance of Maharashtra professional cricketer Avinash Shinde.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 55kg
Hair color: Black (Boycut)
Eye color: black
family
She was born into a Hindu family.
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Nanasaheb Khemnar and mother’s name is Suvarna Khemnar. She has an older brother.
Poonam Khemnar and her family
husband and children
She is unmarried.
Profession
Poonam Khemnar represented the Pune University Cricket Team in the Western Zone Competition (Silver Medal) and the All India Inter-University Team in the VBS Purvanchal University Competition, Jaunpur. She participated in the Ranji Trophy for the Maharashtra team and is considered one of the best all-rounders from Maharashtra. She also participated as a guest player for the Nagaland team in the Women’s Senior One-Day Cup in the 2021-22 season. She competed in the Warriors Women’s Super League and captained the HP Supernova team. She was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 10 lakh at the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction.
Poonam Khemnar at a Warriors Women’s Premier League event
Poonam Khemnar was acquired by UP Warriorz for Rs. The price of the 2024 Women’s Premier League auction held in Mumbai on December 9, 2023 was Rs 10 Lakhs.
Poonam Khemnar sold to UP Warriorz in Women’s Premier League Auction 2024
Facts/Trivia
- She has a YouTube channel where she uploads videos about physical fitness and exercise.
- She is the first player from Nagaland to score a century in a BCCI domestic competition. On October 28, 2020, in a match between Nagaland and Manipur, she scored 105 runs off 126 balls, including 9 fours and 1 six.
- She loves riding motorcycles.
Poonam Khemnar riding a motorcycle
- She was honored by former Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik after helping the Maharashtra team win the tournament.
Former Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik awards Poonam Khemnar
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