Sudha Shah is a former cricketer from India known for her skills as an all-rounder, contributing significantly to the sport during her career from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. Born on June 22, 1958, in Cannanore, Kerala, she represented the India National Cricket Team in both Test matches and One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Career
Sudha made her Test debut in 1976 against the formidable
West Indies National Cricket Team. Over her career, she played
21 Test matches, amassing
601 runs with a batting average of
18.78, including a notable half-century. Her bowling prowess as an off-spinner yielded
5 wickets, with a bowling average of
64.20. On the ODI front, she participated in
13 matches, scoring
293 runs at a batting average of
24.41, and took
2 wickets. Her last ODI appearance came in 1986 against the
England National Cricket Team.
Playing Style
Sudha's playing style was characterized by her right-handed batting and her effectiveness as an off-spinner. Her ability to contribute both runs and wickets made her a valuable asset to the teams she represented, including the
South Zone Women’s team and the
Tamil Nadu Women’s team.
Honours
Beyond her playing career, Sudha transitioned into coaching, notably leading the Indian women's team during the
ICC Women’s World Cup in 2005 and 2009. Under her guidance, the team achieved a significant Test series victory in
England in 2006. Sudha Shah's impact on Indian cricket remains influential, inspiring future generations of female cricketers.
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