Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Date of Birth | 18/06/1994 |
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| Age | 31 years |
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| Birthplace | Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
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| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 18/06/1994 |
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| Birthplace | Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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Family
| Father | Vijay Singh (security guard at Dwarikesh Sugar Industries in Bareilly) |
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| Mother | Reena Singh (ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) worker) |
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| Siblings | Garima Singh (younger), Pratiksha Singh (younger), Another younger sister |
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| Spouse | N/A |
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Career
| International Debut | | ODI | IND Women vs AUS Women at Mackay on 21 September, 2021 |
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| Test | IND Women vs AUS Women at Carrara on 30 September to 3 October, 2021 |
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| T20 | IND Women vs PAK Women at Bay Oval on 6 March 2022 |
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| Jersey Number | # 16 (India) |
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| Domestic/State Team | - India A Women
- Uttar Pradesh Women
- Velocity
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| Coach/Mentor | Lakshyaraj Tyagi |
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| Batting Style | Right hand Bat |
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| Bowling Style | Right arm Medium |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Meghna Singh is the second female cricketer from Uttar Pradesh to play for the national team. |
| 2. She represents the Railways women’s cricket team. |
| 3. Meghna has been passionate about cricket since childhood, often playing with local children in UP. |
| 4. Due to the absence of a girls’ cricket team, she played with the boys’ team in her area. |
| 5. Her professional cricket training began in 2007 under coach Lakshyaraj Tyagi. |
| 6. Media reports highlight Meghna’s strict discipline in pursuit of her goals. |
| 7. During her struggling days, she secured a job as a booking clerk at Muradabad Railways. |
| 8. In the Women’s Senior T20 Trophy 2019-20, she impressed selectors by taking 4 wickets and leading her team to the semifinals. |
| 9. In August 2021, she received her first call-up to the India women’s cricket team for the tour of Australia. |
| 10. She was selected for India’s Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 squad. |
| 11. Her national team debut cap was presented by Mithali Raj. |
| 12. Meghna is known for her love for tea. |
| 13. She emphasizes fitness and frequently works out in her gym. |
| 14. An animal lover, she shares photos of her pets on social media. |
| 15. In the 2024 Women’s Premier League auction, Meghna was acquired by Gujarat Giants for Rs. 30 lakh. |
