The 28-year-old finds herself under some pressure now, given the arrival of the scene – in T20Is, at least – of Radha Yadav
Born: June 1, 1991
Role: Right-hand bat, slow left-arm orthodox
One of five children of a government school teacher, Gayakwad could not afford a bat growing up.
Her rise, therefore, from Bijapur, Karnataka, to a World Cup final at Lord’s has been a heart-warming tale.
The 28-year-old finds herself under some pressure now, given the arrival of the scene – in T20Is, at least – of Radha Yadav.
However, she remains an important part of the Indian setup, especially in 50-over cricket.
She has taken 67 ODI wickets, stretching back to the two she took on debut in 2014 against Sri Lanka.
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