| Aaradhya Yadav Quick Information | |
|---|---|
| height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| weight | 63 kg |
| Date of birth | 3 June 2004 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| eye color | dark brown |
Aaradhya Yadav is an Indian professional cricketer who came to prominence in December 2021 when he was an integral member of the Indian team that won 2021 acc (Asian Cricket Council) Under-19 Asia Cup, This was the 8th time that India had won the competition out of the 9 editions it had played. In February 2022, he was part of the Indian team (although he did not make it to the playing XI in any of India’s matches) which won 2022 ICC (International Cricket Council) Under-19 Cricket World Cup, This was India’s fourth consecutive appearance in the finals of the tournament after losing attempts in 2016 and 2020 and winning campaigns in 2018. This was also the 5th time that India won the trophy after victorious campaigns in 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2018. ,
name at birth
Aaradhya Yadav
nick name
aaradhya
Sun sign
Gemini
birth place
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Habitat
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
nationality
Business
professional cricketer
family
- father Ajay Yadav (Police Inspector)
- siblings – Anchit Yadav (Elder Brother)
manager
He is represented by Nipun Sharma, Manager and Booking Agent, Infinity Optimal Solutions (iOS), Sports Management Agency, New Delhi, India.
batting
right handed
role
wicketkeeper, middle order batsman
Jersey number
3 – Youth ODI
Make
strong
height
5 feet 7 inches or 170 cm
weight
63 kg or 139 lbs
Caste / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
hair color
black
eye color
dark brown
sexual orientation
Straight
special features
- toned physique
- side-parted, side-cropped hair
- friendly smile
- clean shaven look
Aaradhya Yadav Facts
- Aaradhya used to be an all-rounder in her growth years but became a wicket-keeper batsman inspired by Indian cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
- He came into limelight during the 2019-20 season Vijay Merchant Trophy (National Under-16 Cricket Championship) where he was the leading run-scorer. He scored 636 runs in just 7 matches (including 3 fifties and 3 centuries at an average of 63.6). UPCA (Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association). This performance helped him a lot in getting selected for 2021 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup,
- In the marquee match of 2021 ACC Under-19 Asia CupAgainst Pakistan, Aaradhya had stepped in to bat with India’s score of 96/5. He had scored 50 runs in 83 balls and by the time he was dismissed, India’s score had reached 204/9. India scored 237 runs, a total that kept India in play until the last ball in the final over of the match when Pakistan lost by 2 wickets. This was India’s only defeat in 11 matches played in 2021 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup and 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup,
- However, his performance in the remaining matches in 2021 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup were not up to the mark which meant that India’s other wicket-keeping option, Dinesh Bana, was preferred over him for the 2022 selection. ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup,
- However, Aaradhya was declared as 2022. Was included in India’s expanded squad for ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup tournament keeping in mind the possible COVID-19 complications. He was promoted to the main squad just before India’s quarterfinal match against Bangladesh, as a replacement for all-rounder Vasu Vats, who had suffered a hamstring injury.
Featured image by Aaradhya Yadav / Instagram
