| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 24 July 1992 Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India [1] | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016– | India | ||
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