Neetu David, a legendary left-arm orthodox bowler from India, has made history by becoming the second Indian woman cricketer to be inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame. Born on September 1, 1977, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, she debuted for India at the age of 17 in 1995, immediately making an impact with her bowling skills. Over her illustrious career, she became a cornerstone of the Indian women's cricket team.
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Neetu David Career Highlights
One of Neetu David’s most remarkable achievements was her incredible bowling figures of 8/53 against England in a Test match at Jamshedpur, a record that remains unbeaten in women's Test cricket. She played in 10 Tests, capturing 41 wickets, and was even more dominant in the ODI format, where she took 141 wickets in 97 matches, becoming India’s second-highest wicket-taker in women's ODIs.
| Career Statistics | WTest | WODI | WFC | WLA |
| Matches | 10 | 97 | 38 | 205 |
| Runs Scored | 25 | 74 | 39 | 104 |
| Batting Average | 6.25 | 4.93 | 6.5 | 6.11 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Top Score | 11 | 18* | 11 | 29* |
| Balls Bowled | 2,662 | 4,892 | 4,965 | 9,424 |
| Wickets | 41 | 141 | 115 | 330 |
| Bowling Average | 18.9 | 16.34 | 13.67 | 12.78 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Best Bowling | 8/53 | 5/20 | 8/53 | 5/3 |
| Catches | 4 | 21 | 11 | 40 |
David was also the first Indian female cricketer to cross the 100-wicket milestone in ODIs, a testament to her consistency and skill over a career that spanned more than a decade.
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Neetu David’s ICC Hall of Fame Induction
Her induction into the ICC Hall of Fame is a fitting recognition of her contributions to the sport, placing her alongside other cricketing legends like Alastair Cook and AB de Villiers in 2024. Neetu, who is currently serving as the chairman of selectors for the Indian women's team, expressed her gratitude for the honour, stating that it was the culmination of her lifelong dedication to cricket.
Neetu follows in the footsteps of Diana Edulji, her former captain, who was the first Indian woman cricketer inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. This accolade further cements Neetu David’s legacy as one of India's finest cricketers.
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