Neelam Bisht is an Indian cricketer who plays as a bowler for Punjab Women. On 13 February 2023, Neelam was signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs. 10 lakhs at the auctions of the inaugural Women’s Premier League.
Neelam Bisht Personal Life
Neelam Bisht was born on Wednesday, 5 June 1996 (age 27 years; as of 2023) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Her zodiac sign is Gemini. Neelam grew up playing cricket in the backyards of her home with a rubber ball. Seeing her passion towards cricket, Her parents enrolled her at the Little Master Cricket Club in Dehradun, where she trained under the coach Narendra Shah. Later, she trained under Upender Rawat at Nimbus Academy in Dehradun. At the age of 12, Neelam was selected to play for Haryana Women.
Cricket Career
Neelam Bisht began playing for Haryana when she was 12 years old and made her domestic debut at Patiala. In 2018, she scored 33 runs for Haryana against Indian railway in the senior women’s game. Soon, she started playing for Punjab Women.
Neelam Bisht playing for Punjab against Goa
Neelam Bisht playing for Punjab against Goa Women
In 2019, Bisht bowled the last over for Punjab against Karnataka Women in the Seniors T20 Challenge, leading her team to victory.
In 2023, she was picked up by the Mumbai Indians during the Women’s Premier League auctions in Mumbai.
Cricket Stats
MATCH | Bat | Bowl | Date | Ground | Format |
Punjab Women vs Maharashtra | 36* | 2/19 | 15-Nov-2021 | Alur | OTHEROD |
Punjab Women vs Goa Women | — | 3/23 | 13-Nov-2021 | Bengaluru | OTHEROD |
Punjab Women vs Rajasthan Wm | 0 | 4/40 | 06-Nov-2021 | Alur | OTHEROD |
Punjab Women vs Bengal Women | 0 | 0/8 | 04-Nov-2021 | Alur | OTHEROD |
Punjab Women vs Hyd Ind Wmn | 14* | 0/38 | 03-Nov-2021 | Alur | OTHEROD |
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 3″
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Neelam Bisht Family
Parents & Siblings
Not much is known about her family.
Neelam Bisht Boyfriend
There is currently no information available about Neelam’s boyfriend or dating life. Neelam is a private person when it comes to her personal life and has not shared anything publicly about her romantic relationships. She is primarily focused on her cricket career and is dedicated to representing her country to the best of her abilities.
Neelam Bisht Net Worth
Neelam Bisht’s net worth is not publicly known. However, it is common for professional cricketers to earn a significant income from their sport through various means such as match fees, sponsorships, endorsements, and brand deals.
Know Some Interesting Facts About Neelam Bisht
- She grew up idolising the former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly. Neelam also idolises the Indian cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur.
- Bisht has also played cricket for Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
- Neelam Bisht idolized the Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly in childhood. She also admires the Indian cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur.
- As a child, Neelam often played cricket with a rubber ball in the backyard of her home.
- When her parents came to know about her passion for cricket, they enrolled her at the Little Master Cricket Club in Dehradun. At the academy, Neelam was trained under the coach Narendra Shah.
- Her batting style is left-hand bat, and her bowling style is right-arm off-break.
Bio/Wiki
Date of Birth | 5 June 1996 |
Neelam Bisht’s Age (as of 2023) | 27 years |
Birth place | Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India |
residence | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hindu |
Zodiac sign | Gimini |
Food Habits | Vegetarian |
School | Not Known |
College/ University | Not Known |
Educational qualification | Not Known |
Height (approx.) | 5’3” |
Weight (approx.) | 60 kgs. |
Body Measurements (approx.) | 34-30-36 |
Hair color | Brown |
Eye color | Brown |
AFFAIRS AND MORE
Marital Status | Married |
Husband/Boyfriend | Not Knwon |
Father | Not Knwon |
Mother | Not Knwon |
Sister | Not Knwon |
Brother | Not Knwon |
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