New Delhi: Radha Yadav is an important player for the Indian women’s cricket team. She is one of the best fielders in the squad and a brilliant bowler. During the second ODI against New Zealand, Radha delivered an outstanding performance as she picked up four wickets and also took two crucial catches in the match.
We’ve seen many struggle stories of Indian cricketers who came from modest backgrounds and overnight superstars with their magnificent performances. This includes not only just men cricketers but also women cricketers. Securing a spot in Team India is not an easy task but Radha Yadav has done that at a very young age.
Radha Yadav’s journey: From a small slum to stardom
Radha Yadav is originally from Ajoshi Village in the Jaunpur district but her family shifted to Mumbai and lived in a 220-square-foot slum in the Kolivery area. Her father used to sell milk outside a society in Mumbai.. She picked up a cricket bat at the age of six and used to play cricket with boys. She was the only girl among them and faced a lot of teasing. But with the family’s support, Radha decided to pursue cricket as a career.
Practiced with a wooden bat
Radha’s father ran a small shop and she was the youngest among four siblings. Due to the challenging financial conditions, Radha couldn’t afford money to buy a cricket bat and used to practice with a cricket bat. Her father used to take her to the stadium in Rajendanagar for practice on a bicycle. Seeing her family’s financial struggle, her coach covered her training fees.
Made her India debut at the age of 17
Radha Yadav made her India debut at the age of 17 during the 2018 Women’s T20 World Cup. After that, she delivered many match-winning performances for the country. She made her ODI debut for India against South Africa on March 14, 2021. Radha took 97 wickets in 81 T20 matches and 4 wickets in five ODI matches.
Radha Yadav’s Net Worth
Radha Yadav’s net worth is estimated around 2-3 crore rupees. Her income sources include match fees and brand endorsements. She is placed in Grade C in the BCCI’s central player contact and earns around 10 lakh rupees annually. Additionally, she also earns match fees of 15 lakh for a Test match, 6 lakh for an ODI and 3 lakh for a T20I match.
