Shabika Gajnabi is a Guyanese cricketer who bowls right-arm medium pace for the West Indies women's team and has represented the side since 2019.
Shabika Gajnabi, a youthful cricketer from Guyana, represents the West Indies women's national cricket team as a right-arm medium pace bowler. Renowned for her swift bowling, she made her Women's One Day International debut in 2019 against Australia and later served as vice-captain of the West Indies A Team. Shabika Gajnabi follows Islam and adheres to the cultural and religious values of her faith, though she maintains privacy regarding personal matters while concentrating on her cricketing career. Her family has been a significant source of motivation in her cricketing journey, with their encouragement enabling her to represent the West Indies women’s team professionally. Gajnabi’s parents were instrumental in shaping her into a dedicated cricketer. Details about her father remain undisclosed as she avoids sharing personal family information. Similarly, no public details exist about her mother, as she keeps her identity confidential. Shabika Gajnabi has a younger brother named Sahid Gajnabi, who participates in local cricket competitions in the West Indies. They share a close bond, and he aspires to follow in her footsteps. No information is available regarding Shabika Gajnabi’s sister, as she has not revealed her identity. The bowler does not use X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook, as she remains inactive on social media platforms. During international, domestic, and franchise matches, Shabika Gajnabi wears jersey number 72. No details are available about her relationships, including any potential boyfriend, as she keeps her private life out of the public eye. As of 2025, her net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and the exact figures from her West Indies central contract, match fees, domestic salaries, franchise league earnings, and sponsorship deals remain unknown. She holds a full-time contract with the West Indies team, though its financial terms are not shared. In Women's Twenty20 Internationals, Shabika Gajnabi has featured in 41 matches, securing 3 wickets at a strike rate of 28. In Women's One Day Internationals, she has played 28 games, claiming 5 wickets with an average of 26.00. She earned her first international cap in 2019 and was appointed vice-captain of the West Indies A Team for a series against Pakistan in 2021. In 2022, she delivered an outstanding batting performance by scoring 152 runs in a 50-over tournament. As a right-arm medium pace bowler for the West Indies, Shabika Gajnabi was born on July 14, 2000, making her 25 years old in the current year. She stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. No information is available about Shabika Gajnabi’s boyfriend or spouse. She has not scored a century in international cricket. Her jersey number is 72. Across 69 international matches, she has claimed 8 wickets with a commendable average. All images included are for editorial use only and are licensed through Getty/Source.