Pooja Vastrakar is an Indian women’s cricketer celebrated for her dynamic all-round capabilities and exceptional fielding. She competes for India as a right-handed batter and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. Vastrakar first gained notice through strong performances in domestic cricket before securing a permanent spot in the Indian women’s team across all formats, earning acclaim for her game-changing contributions with both bat and ball. She was coached by Ashutosh Srivastava, who shaped her into a formidable power-hitting batter and a precise right-arm medium-fast bowler for the Indian women's cricket team. Vastrakar made her international debut for India in 2018 and has since established herself as a vital player in the squad. WODI debut: February 10, 2018 vs South Africa Women WT20I debut: February 13, 2018 vs South Africa Women Pooja Vastrakar follows Hinduism and maintains a strong connection to her heritage, though she has not shared details about her caste publicly. Coming from a modest yet encouraging background, Pooja’s family stood by her despite limited means. They supported her passion for cricket and remained beside her during her early struggles and training phase.