Ekta Bisht Biography, Ekta Bisht Boyfriend, Ekta Bisht Photos, Ekta Bisht Family, Ekta Bisht Personal Life, Ekta Bisht Career. Ekta Bisht was born on 8th February 1986 in Almora, Uttarakhand. Ekta Bisht was born into a Rajput Family. Her father Mr. Kundan Shing Bisht, is a former service member, and her mother, Mrs. Tara Bisht. She has two younger brothers, Vineet Bisht & Kaushal Bisht, and a younger sister, Shweta Bisht.
Ekta started playing cricket when she was just six years old with her neighborhood boys. Ekta was supported by her family members to become the first international woman cricketer from Uttarakhand state of India. In this article, we’ll know more details about Ekta Bisht’s personal life and professional life.
Ekta Bisht Biography
Personal Details
Full Name – Ekta Bisht
Birthday – Saturday, 8th February, 1986
Birth Place – Almora, Uttarakhand, Indian
Religion – Hinduism
Caste – Kumaoni Rajput
Nationality – Indian
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Zodiac Sign – Aquarius
Food Habit – Non-Veg
Hobbies – Practicing Yoga & listening Music
Family Details
Father’s Name – Kundan Singh Bisht
Mother’s Name – Tara Bisht
Siblings’ Name – Brother: Kaushal Bisht & Vineet Bisht,
Sister: Shweta Bisht
Relationship Status – Single
Marriage Details – Not Married Yet
Educational Details
School – Adams Girls Inter College
College – Soban Singh Jeena Almora Campus
Qualification/Degree – B.Com, M.Com
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx.) – 5’4” or 163 cm
Weight (Approx.) – 55 KG
Hair Colour – Black
Eye Colour – Black
Figure Measurement (Approx.) – 33-29-33
Professional Details
Profession – Cricketer
Role – Bowler
Batting Style – Left Hand Batter
Bowling Style – Slow Left Arm Orthodox Bowler
Jersey Number – #8
Coach – Liyakat Ali Khan
Member of Teams
- 1. India Blue Women
- India Women
- Uttar Pradesh Women
- Royal Challenger Bangalore Women
- Velocity
- Indian Railways
First Debut
T20: On 23rd June 2011 against Australia Women in Billericay
ODI: On 2nd July 2011 against Australia Women in Chesterfield
Test: On 13th August 2014 against England Women in Wormsley
Achievements
1. First international women cricketer from Uttarakhand state.
2. First Indian women cricketer to a hat-trick in Women 20-20 International
Records
1. In ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, Bisht took 5 wickets in 10 overs conceding 18 runs against Pakisthan and won by 95 runs.
2. In February 2017, Ekta bowled out 5 wickets conceding only 8 runs in 10 overs. Out of 10 overs, 7 overs were maiden against Pakistan. India won the match by seven wickets.
3. In October 2012, in the last over Ekta Bisht took a hat-trick against Shri Lanka in the ICC World Women T20 World Cup.
Net Worth
Net Worth – $0.5 Million (Approx.)
Salary/Monthly Income – Not Disclosed
Income Source – Cricket