Priyanka Bhivaji Garkhede (born 13 August 1993) is an Indian cricketer who currently plays for Maharashtra. She plays primarily as a right-arm medium bowler. She has previously played for West Zone, as well as being part of the India C squad in the 2021–22 Senior Women's Challenger Trophy. She captained Maharashtra during the 2020–21 season.

Early life and background

Garkhede born in Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Her mother tongue is Marathi. She started playing cricket at the age of 4 and was picked for the Maharashtra team at the age of 12. Her brother kishna played a key role in shaping her cricket career since it was difficult for her as a girl to start playing men dominated game and consider cricket as a career.

Priyanka Garkhede

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1993 births

Living people

Cricketers from Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Maharashtra women cricketers

West Zone women cricketers

Priyanka Garkhede