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Neetu David
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Neetu Lawrence David (born 1 September 1977) is an Indian former cricketer and former chairperson of the selection panel of the India women's cricket team.[1] She played as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. She appeared in 10 Test matches and 97 One Day Internationals for India between 1995 and 2008. She played domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh and Railways.[2][3]
Key Information
David holds the record for the best bowling figures in a Women's Test innings, taking 8/53 against England in the second innings in November 1995.[4] Her bowling figures were 9/90 in the match, which India ended up losing by two runs.[5] These are the best bowling figures in a Women's Test match while ending up on the losing side.[6] She is India's fourth-highest all-time wicket-taker in WTest cricket, and second-highest all-time wicket-taker for India in WODI cricket.[7][8] She was also the first Indian bowler to 100 WODI wickets.[9]
David announced her retirement from international cricket after the 2006 Rani Jhansi Trophy, with match winning figures of 3/19 for Railways against Air India in the final.[10][11] But she reversed the decision in 2008, subsequently being picked in India's Asia Cup squad.[2] She played her last international match on India's tour of England in 2008.[12] She played her final domestic match in 2013, winning the final of the 2012–13 Senior Women's T20 League with Railways.[13]
In September 2020, David's appointment as the chairperson of India's women's national selection panel was announced.[1]
References
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Neetu David
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Early life and domestic career
Early life
Neetu David was born on 1 September 1977 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.[5] Details about her family background remain limited, with scant public information available on her parents or siblings. She first entered competitive cricket in 1992, during her formative years when women's cricket in India offered no financial incentives for players.[6] David's early involvement came amid Kanpur's longstanding enthusiasm for the sport in the early 1990s.[7]Domestic career
Neetu David commenced her domestic cricket career with Uttar Pradesh Women, representing the team primarily in List A format from the 1992/93 season through to 1994/95, with her first-class debut in 1992/93.[8] During this initial phase, she honed her skills as a left-arm orthodox spinner, laying the foundation for her reputation as a reliable wicket-taker in state-level competitions.[2] In the 1996/97 season, David transitioned to Railways Women, where she remained a cornerstone player until the 2012/13 season, spanning 17 years of consistent contributions across List A, first-class, and later Twenty20 formats.[8] With Railways, she played a key role in the team's sustained dominance in Indian women's domestic cricket, contributing to their success, including helping secure the 2012–13 Senior Women's T20 League title in her final match.[2] Her efforts were particularly vital in building pressure during the middle overs, enabling Railways to defend totals and chase down targets effectively in high-stakes encounters.[9] David's standout domestic performances underscored her prowess; for instance, in 2001, she claimed 6 wickets for 35 runs against Air India, positioning Railways strongly in a key match.[9] Over her domestic career, David amassed impressive statistics, capturing 117 wickets in 39 first-class matches at an average of 13.46, including six five-wicket hauls and one instance of ten wickets in a match, with her best figures of 8 for 53.[8] In 210 List A appearances, she secured 342 wickets at an average of 12.50, featuring five five-wicket hauls and eleven four-wicket hauls, her best being 5 for 3.[8] These figures highlight her enduring impact as Railways' lead spinner, often topping wicket charts in tournaments and propelling the team to victory.[8] Her consistent excellence at the domestic level directly facilitated her selection for the Indian national team.[2]International career
Test matches
Neetu David made her Test debut on 7 February 1995 against New Zealand at Trafalgar Park in Nelson, where she bowled 30 overs and claimed 4 wickets in the match, contributing to India's draw in her first international outing. Over the course of her career, she participated in 10 Test matches from 1995 to 2006, establishing herself as a key slow left-arm orthodox spinner for India in the longest format.[5] A standout moment came during the home series against England in November 1995, when David produced career-best figures of 8/53 in the second innings of the second Test at Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur—the best bowling figures in a single innings of women's Test cricket history, achieved on the occasion of the 100th women's Test match.[1][10] In that game, she followed up her first-innings spell of 1/37 with the remarkable eight-wicket haul, dismissing eight of England's batsmen—including five catches, two bowled, and one lbw—to bundle them out for 194 and nearly defend a target of 128, though India fell short by just two runs. Her match figures of 9/90 in that encounter underscored her ability to dominate even in a losing cause.[2] David's overall Test record includes 41 wickets at an average of 18.90, with one five-wicket haul, positioning her as India's fourth-highest wicket-taker in the format behind Diana Edulji (63), Shubhangi Kulkarni (60), and Jhulan Goswami (44).[3][11] She featured in several pivotal series, including the 2005-06 tour of Australia where she claimed 2 wickets in the Adelaide Test against a strong batting lineup, and the 2002 tour of South Africa where her 4 wickets in the Paarl Test helped India secure a win in testing conditions.[12][13]One Day Internationals
Neetu David made her One Day International (ODI) debut on 12 February 1995 against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, where she bowled economically in a match India won by two wickets. She went on to play 97 ODIs between 1995 and 2008, establishing herself as a key frontline spinner for India in the limited-overs format. David initially retired from international cricket in June 2006 but reversed her decision in early 2008, returning for the Asia Cup and concluding her ODI career after the final match on 7 September 2008 against England at Arundel, where she bowled without taking a wicket in a seven-wicket defeat.[14][2] Throughout her ODI career, David achieved several milestones, including becoming the first Indian woman to claim 100 wickets in the format, reaching the landmark in her 69th match during the 2005 Women's World Cup against West Indies.[15] Her overall statistics stand at 141 wickets at an average of 16.34, making her the second-highest wicket-taker for India in ODIs behind Jhulan Goswami.[16] David's best bowling figures came in the second ODI against West Indies during their 2003–04 tour of India at Jamshedpur, where she took 5/20 to dismantle the batting lineup and secure a seven-wicket victory, earning Player of the Match.[17] Her left-arm orthodox spin proved particularly effective in ODIs, relying on flight and sharp turn to deceive batters in the middle overs.[1] David featured in three Women's Cricket World Cups, contributing significantly to India's campaigns. In the 1997 edition on home soil, she supported the bowling attack as India reached the semi-finals; in 2000 in New Zealand, she claimed five wickets across seven matches despite the team's challenges; and in 2005 in South Africa, she excelled as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 20 scalps at an average of 8.35, helping India reach their first final.[2] In bilateral series, she shone against strong opponents, taking 21 wickets in encounters with Australia to help secure notable wins, including during the 1997 and 2005 tours. Against England, her returns in 2008 yielded crucial breakthroughs in the limited series, while versus Sri Lanka in the 2008 Asia Cup, she claimed multiple wickets to aid India's title defense.[18][19]Records and achievements
Bowling records
Neetu David is recognized as one of India's most prolific bowlers in women's international cricket, particularly noted for her left-arm orthodox spin that delivered exceptional control and deception. In Tests, she captured 41 wickets across 10 matches at an average of 18.90 and an economy rate of 1.74, establishing her as the fourth-highest wicket-taker for India in the format behind Diana Edulji (63), Shubhangi Kulkarni (60), and Jhulan Goswami (44).[20] Her strike rate of 64.92 balls per wicket in Tests underscored her ability to build pressure over long spells, contributing to her overall impact in a format where she often operated on turning pitches.[11] David's standout Test performance came in 1995 against England in Jamshedpur, where she recorded figures of 8/53 in the first innings—the best bowling figures in a women's Test innings and the only instance of an Indian woman achieving eight wickets in an innings.[10][2] This haul, part of match figures of 9/90, remains a benchmark for spin bowling in the format, highlighting her flight and dip that troubled top-order batters. In comparison to global contemporaries like Australia's Cathryn Fitzpatrick (60 Test wickets at 14.44 but as a fast bowler), David's economy and wicket haul positioned her as a dominant slow bowler in an era of limited Test exposure for women. In ODIs, David amassed 141 wickets in 97 matches at an average of 16.34 and an economy rate of 2.82, with a strike rate of 34.7—placing her third on India's all-time list behind Jhulan Goswami (255) and Deepti Sharma (162 as of late 2025).[21][7] She was the first Indian woman to reach the milestone of 100 ODI wickets, achieved in 2003, a feat that underscored her consistency and role as India's leading spinner during the 1990s and early 2000s.[2] Her ODI economy reflected tight line and length, often restricting scoring rates below three runs per over, and her records were pivotal in her 2024 ICC Hall of Fame induction for elevating Indian women's bowling standards.[1]| Format | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | Best Innings Figures |
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| Tests | 10 | 41 | 18.90 | 1.74 | 64.9 | 8/53 |
| ODIs | 97 | 141 | 16.34 | 2.82 | 34.7 | 5/20 |