Kalyani Dhokarikar, also known as Kalyani Umbrani, (born 9 May 1971) is an Indian former international cricketer. She represented India as an all-rounder, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm fast-medium. During her 18 year cricketing career, she represented India in eight One Day Internationals and one Test match, between 1995 and 2000.[1]
Kalyani Dhokarikar was born on 9 May 1971 in the city of Oranges, Nagpur, Maharashtra. Kalyani's love for cricket stemmed from her mother Smt. Sandhya's passion for sports, having played softball in her school and college days.
She started playing cricket at 12 under the guidance of Madhavrao Bapat in Pune, India and in later years with Pradeep Ingle. Her practice ground for the major years of her career was at the Cadence Cricket Academy, Pune.
Kalyani played for her state, Maharashtra, and West Zone in domestic cricket and captained Rest of India against England. During her captainship, Maharashtra won many championships at junior and senior level. She also played a pivotal role for Pune University's cricket team that won two championships.
