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Who is Radha Yadav? Know About Her Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

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Radha Yadav is one of the talented cricketers of the Indian team who plays as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler with the team. Yadav made her international debut at just the age of 18 by playing her first WT20I match against South Africa in February 2018. She has the ability to turn difficult matches in the team's favour through her bowling skills. Yadav is known for her spin bowling style and can take out wickets in important matches. She is an emerging player and will keep on shining with Team India with her consistent gameplay.

Radha Yadav Biography

Radha Yadav was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on April 21, 2000, and plays as a slow left-arm bowler with the Indian team. She was brought up in a small family living in Kandivali and used to play cricket with the boys staying near her house. Yadav's cricket-playing talent was noticed by coach Prafful Naik, who gave her full-fledged professional training for cricket. Her family and coaches supported her a lot to debut for the Indian team. She is currently one of the most beautiful female cricketers.

Full NameRadha Prakash Yadav
Date of Birth21st  April 2000
Age25 years
NationalityIndian
Birth PlaceMumbai
Height5 feet 6 inches
Current Teams

India National Women Cricket Team

Baroda (Domestic)

Delhi Capitals (WPL)

RoleBowler
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleSlow left-arm orthodox
Debut

Feb 13, 2018 vs South Africa | WT20I

Mar 14, 2021 vs South Africa | WODI

Jersey No.21
Net Worth₹2-3 crores Approx
Relationship StatusSingle
Radha Yadav Biography

Radha Yadav Religion & Caste

Radha Yadav follows the Hindu religion and believes in the religious tradition and culture of Hinduism. She comes from the Yadav community, who are mainly found in Uttar Pradesh & Maharashtra and are linked to Lord Krishna. Yadav's family has instilled in her good values related to her culture.

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Radha Yadav Family

Radha Yadav comes from a family who very humble and deeply connected to their roots. Her father is basically from UP and used to run a vegetable stall to support his family's financial condition. Yadav's mother always stood still with her and supported her emotionally. She also has two elder brothers and one elder sister who all used to live together and supported Radha in her career.

Radha Yadav Father

Radha Yadav's father is Omprakash Yadav, who was basically from Uttar Pradesh but shifted to Mumbai and opened a vegetable stall to support his family financially. He used to sell milk and vegetables, and also did his best to support Yadav's dream of being a cricketer.

Radha Yadav Mother

Radha Yadav was a homemaker and gave her best to give a good upbringing to her children. Yadav's mother maintains a low profile and does not come up in the media much. Although she was her biggest supporter and had been with her in every decision.

Radha Yadav Brother

Radha Yadav has two elder brothers named Deepak Yadav and Rahul Yadav. Deepak used to help his father in the vegetable stall in Mumbai, who is married now and has two children. Rahul used to work as a security guard in a big company. Despite of all the problems, they stood strong with their sister.

Radha Yadav Sister

Radha Yadav also has an elder sister named Sonee Yadav, who was the closest to her. Earlier, Sonee was also a talented cricketer but could not pursue it professionally because of financial problems. Although she has always encouraged Radha to fulfil her dreams.

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Radha Yadav Instagram

Radha Yadav does have an Instagram account under the name of @radhay21, where she has more than 511k followers and has posted 330 posts. On her Instagram, she has mostly posted about her cricket career, team achievements, personal pictures, family pictures, and photos from recent vacations.

Radha Yadav Twitter

Radha Yadav does have an X [formerly Twitter] account under the handle @Radhay_21, where she has more than 23.4k followers. On her Twitter account, she has mostly posted pictures related to her cricket achievements and personal pictures.

Radha Yadav Facebook

Radha Yadav does have a Facebook account under the name of @Radha Yadav, where she has more than 18k followers. On her Facebook account, she mostly posts her own pictures, team moments, or some advertisements.

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Radha Yadav Jersey

Radha Yadav wears the jersey number 21 while playing in the international format for India. She also wears the jersey number 21 while playing in the Women's Premier League. Yadav's jersey number has become a symbol of her presence on the field.

Radha Yadav Relationship

Radha Yadav is not in any relationship right now, nor do we have any information about her past relationships. She has been single for a very long time and is only focusing on her cricket career.

Radha Yadav Boyfriend

There is no publicly available information about Radha Yadav boyfriend, and she has been single for a very long time. She does not want to indulge in any romantic controversies and thus stays away from them.

Radha Yadav Net Worth & Salary

Radha Yadav
Radha Yadav at her home (Image Credits: Official Instagram handle of Radha Yadav | Instagram/@radhay21)

Radha Yadav net worth is estimated to be approximately ₹2-3 crore, which is calculated by including her BCCI annual retainer salary, match fees for different formats, WPL Salary, and other endorsement deals. Yadav receives a Grade C contract as a BCCI annual retainer salary worth ₹10 lakh. She also receives different salaries for all formats: ₹6 lakh per WODI match and ₹3 lakh per WT20I match. Yadav debuted in the WPL, playing with the Delhi Capitals, where she receives an annual salary of ₹40 lakh.

Estimated Net Worth₹2-3 crore
BCCI Annual Retainer₹10 lakh (Grade C contract)
Match Fee – ODI₹6 lakh per match
Match Fee – T20I₹3 lakh per match
WPL Salary – Delhi Capitals₹40 lakh annually
EndorsementsBrands include Nike & Fire‑Boltt
Radha Yadav Net Worth & Salary

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Radha Yadav Career

Radha Yadav
Radha Yadav celebrating victory (Image Credits: Official Instagram handle of Radha Yadav | Instagram/@radhay21)

Radha Yadav career has been amazing till now, playing as a slow-arm bowler for the Indian team. She made her international debut playing her first T20I match against South Africa in 2018, and since then, she has been shining as a star. Before that, she had also debuted in domestic cricket, playing for Mumbai and Baroda in 2015. After her international debut, playing in the ICC Women’s World T20 World Cup, she became India’s joint-leading wicket-taker. Yadav has consistently played her game in both international formats as well as in the WPL.

International Career

Radha Yadav made her WT20I international debut on February 13, 2018, against South Africa. Then, she made her international WODI debut on March 14, 2021, against South Africa. In her debut match, she impressed everyone with her performance and played exceptionally well in the 2018 and 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cups. Yadav has played 86 WT20I matches till now and has taken 99 wickets with an average of 19.36. She has also played 7 matches in the WODI and has taken 8 wickets with an average of 40.37. Yadav has played a brilliant game in the 2022 Commonwealth Games also.

FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
WODIs7737432384/694/6940.375.1846.7100
WT20Is868317251917994/234/2319.366.6617.4200
International Career Stats

WPL Career

Apart from her international career, she has played well in the Women's Premier League too. She made her debut in the WPL in 2023 with Delhi Capitals and was bought by them at ₹40 lakh. Yadav has played a total of 20 matches and has taken 14 wickets with an average of 27.57. She is known for her consistent playing and has the ability to take important wickets in crucial matches. Yadav was also a part of the WBBL and had played for the Sydney Sixers.

TournamentTeamsMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
WPLDC-W2019306386144/204/2027.577.5621.8100
WPL Career Stats

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Radha Yadav Achievements & Awards

Radha Yadav has achieved a lot in her short career as an international player and has been awarded for her good cricketing skills. In the 2018 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Yadav became India’s joint-leading wicket-taker by taking eight wickets in just 5 games. She also became the first-ever bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the Women’s T20 Challenge final in November 2020, which earned her Player of the Match honors. Yadav was also selected in the 2018 and 2020 World Cups and was part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Apart from this, she has also won the Impact Fielder of the Series award in the 2024 ODI series.

YearAchievement / AwardCategory
2018Leading wicket-taker for India at ICC Women's World T20International Performance
2020First-ever 5-wicket haul in Women’s T20 Challenge Franchise League Record
2021Selected for India’s Test squad vs EnglandInternational Test Selection
2022Member of India’s squad for Commonwealth GamesInternational Selection
2024Part of India’s squad for ICC Women’s T20 World CupInternational Selection
Radha Yadav Achievements & Awards

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Radha Yadav?

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Radha Yadav is an Indian cricketer who plays as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler with the team. 

What is Radha Yadav’s age and birthday?

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Radha Yadav was born on April 21, 2000, and her present age is 25 years.

What is Radha Yadav’s height?

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Radha Yadav is an Indian cricketer, and she is 5 feet 6 inches tall.

Who is Radha Yadav’s boyfriend?

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There is no publicly available information about Radha Yadav boyfriend, and thus she is single currently.

How many centuries has Radha Yadav scored?

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Radha Yadav has not scored a single century in international format playing for India.

What is Radha Yadav’s net worth and salary?

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Radhav Yadav net worth is estimated to be around ₹2-3 crores, which she has earned through the BCCI contract and WPL salary.

What is Radha Yadav’s jersey number?

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Radha Yadav wears the jersey number 21 across all international formats as well as the domestic format of cricket. 

What are Radha Yadav’s career achievements?

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Radha Yadav has been a part of the Indian team in the 2018 and 2020 World Cups and also won the silver medal in the Commonwealth Games.

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