Aayushi Shukla Biography : 17-year-old left-arm spinner and batter Aayushi Shukla recently took 14 wickets in the Under-19 World Cup held in Malaysia, where the Indian women’s team emerged victorious. Aayushi played a crucial role in India’s triumph, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with her left-arm spin.
Full Name: Aayushi Shukla
Born: Around 2007, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Bowling Style: Left-arm orthodox spin
Batting Style: Middle-order, supporting batter
Team: Currently part of India Under‑19 Women’s Team and selected for India U19‑WC 2025
Early Background and Guidance
Aayushi comes from a religious family; her father, Lalji Shukla, is a priest. Her journey began when her father met former Indian cricketer Sandhya Agarwal, who advised him to enroll Aayushi in a cricket academy. At the time, Aayushi was around 9–10 years old.
From a young age, she showed remarkable dedication — cycling daily, strength exercises in the morning and evening, squats and push-ups were part of her routine. Her parents fully supported her in balancing academics and sports.
ACC U‑19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024
In the inaugural event hosted by Malaysia, Aayushi took 10 wickets, finishing as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker. In the Super-Four match against Sri Lanka, she recorded impressive figures of 4/10, helping the team reach the final. In the final, she played a key role in India’s 41-run win against Bangladesh.
ICC U‑19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
Aayushi emerged as a standout performer, taking 14 wickets in the tournament, earning her a spot in the Team of the Tournament. In the final against South Africa, she delivered a match-turning spell of 2 wickets for 9 runs.
In one of the crucial matches (against Scotland) during the qualifiers or Super Six:
She bowled 3 overs, gave away just 8 runs, and took 4 wickets — dismantling the middle order in just six balls, securing India’s spot in the semi-finals. Her lethal bowling left Scotland’s batting lineup in disarray.
Skills and Development
Bowling:Aayushi specializes in left-arm spin, using variations such as flight, slower deliveries, and sharp turn — traits that brought her early success.
Batting: While mainly a bowler, she is capable of batting in the middle order and is known for her ability to score quick runs when needed.
