Utkarsha Amar Pawar is an Indian cricketer. She is an all-rounder, representing Maharashtra and West Zone in domestic cricket tournaments.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Utkarsha born on 13th October 1998 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. In May 2023, Utkarsha’s name gained attention when it was reported that she was dating Ruturaj Gaikwad, a cricketer. The news also mentioned their plans to get married in June 2023. They had a private wedding ceremony in Mumbai on 3rd June 2023, and a Mehndi ceremony was organized on 1st June 2023.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Utkarsha stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) and weighs approximately 55 kg (121 lbs). Her figure measurements are approximately 34-30-36. She has black eyes and black hair.
CAREER
Utkarsha had a passion for sports from a young age, and she used to play badminton and football during her childhood. However, at the age of eleven, she switched to cricket and eventually pursued a professional career in the sport.
Her cricket journey began with representing Maharashtra Under-19 and West Zone Under-19 teams from the 2012-13 to 2017-18 seasons. She continued to excel and played for Maharashtra Under-23 and West Zone Under-23 teams from 2015-16 to 2018-19. Utkarsha was later selected for the Maharashtra and West Zone senior teams.
In addition to domestic cricket, she also represented India C in the 2019 Under-23 T20 Challenger Trophy and played for the Punit Balan group in the 2021 Hemant Patil Women Premier League (HPWPL).
Apart from cricket, Utkarsha has a formal training in the Kathak dance form and enjoys dancing in her free time. She prioritized her cricket career and did not take up any job despite being good at studies.
Overall, Utkarsha Pawar has made significant contributions to cricket and has garnered attention not only for her talent on the field but also for her personal life, being in a high-profile relationship with fellow cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad.
