By Saika Ishaque is professional Indian cricketer who was born on 8th of October 1995. She is 28 years of age as of 2023. She was born and raised in Kolkata, West Bengal, India into a Muslim family. Her star sign is Libra. Saika began playing cricket at a very young age. She was being trained under Shiv Sagar Singh, a former Bengal cricketer in 2022.
Saika Ishaque Career
The Indian cricketer has been a part of Bengal, Trailblazers, and many other squads in domestic tournaments. She began her cricket career at a very tender age and participated in U-16 and U-23 Bengal squads. Saika won the U-23 One Day tournament which was incredible for her age at that time.
The cricketer became well-known after participating in the Senior Women’s T20 tournament in a match against Punjab. She was representing Bengal and dismissed ace Indian players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Yashika Bhatia in straight deliveries.
During the 2023 player auction for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction, she was picked by the Mumbai Indians. The Mumbai Indian bought her at her base cost of a whooping INR 10 lakhs. Saika has also previously played as a wicketkeeper for the U-23 Bengal squad during an event in 2016. She is widely known as a fast-paced fielder.
The spinner grabbed four wickets on her debut for the Mumbai Indians in a match against Gujarat Giants, and then two more against Royal Challengers Bangalore. An incredible achievement dream to any uncapped player.
Saika Ishaque Family
Saika comes from a Muslim family. She occasionally shares her family pictures on her social media platforms but not much is known about them. It is also reported that the cricketer lost her father at a very young age. In one of her interviews, she revealed that her father would have been delighted to see her daughter playing in the Women’s Premier League. After her father’s demise, she was determined to become a cricketer.
Saika was raised by her single mother along with her other siblings. Her mother’s name and her sibling’s names are not known. Details about her family have been kept under wraps.
Saika Ishaque Marital Status
As of March 2023, Saika is not married and has not been married before. Therefore, she doesn’t have a husband. When it comes to her personal life she is very private about it but she sometimes posts pictures of her family on her social media accounts. It is also not known if she is currently single or dating someone. However, it is safe to say that the cricketer has been in at least one or more relationships.
Saika Ishaque Current Net Worth
Based on various reports, the cricketer has an estimated net worth of INR 30 lakhs which is about $35,000 in US dollars. Moreover, she was also acquired by the WPL’s Mumbai Indians for INR 10 lakhs.
Fun Facts About Saika Ishaque
- She is a left-handed batter
- She loves riding her motorbikes
- Saika’s star sign is Libra
- She is from the Muslim community
- Saika has got a tattoo on her right wrist
- Saika began her cricketing journey at the age of 16
