Parveen Kumar: Biography, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Praveen Kumar, a right-handed medium-pace bowler for the Indian cricket team, was born on October 2, 1986. For India Red, he first gained widespread attention in 2007 thanks to his impressive play in the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy. There were many highs and lows for Kumar throughout his career, but between 2008 and 2010, As India’s best opening bowler in one-day internationals, he came into his own. Kumar became only the seventh bowler in IPL history to record a hat trick when he did it against Rajasthan Royals at Bangalore’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The Indian cricket team recognized his efforts in one-day internationals by selecting him to play in tests during their upcoming tours to England and the West Indies. During his six test appearances, Praveen took 27 wickets.

Praveen, while playing for the Royal Challengers in the 2010 Indian Premier League season, had a fantastic season and became only the seventh player in the history of the league ever to hit a hat trick. Kings XI Punjab purchased Kumar for a stunning $800,000 at the 2011 auctions.

He was unsold during the 2014 IPL auctions due to a lack of interest. Despite this, Mumbai Indians acquired him to replace the ailing Zaheer Khan. The Sunrisers Hyderabad purchased him for Rs. 2.2 crore during the 2015 Indian Premier League auctions. In 2016, Suresh Raina’s Gujarat Lions franchise, which was new to the IPL, drafted Praveen Kumar.

Praveen Kumar Biography:

1. Real Name: Praveenkumar Sakat Singh
2. Other/Nickname: P Kumar
3. Profession: former Indian Cricketer
4. Famous for: Bowler
5. Best Performance: 4/31, India vs. Sri Lanka 26th February 2008
6. Praveen Kumar Net Worth: $5 Million
7. Instagram: @praveenkumarofficial

Praveen Kumar Physical Status:

1. Height: 5’11”
2. Weight: 78 kg
3. Eye Colour: Black
4. Hair Colour: Black

Praveen Kumar Personal Life:

1. Date Of Birth: October 2, 1886
2. Place Of Birth: Laparna, Shamli, UP, India
3. Nationality: Indian
4. Hometown: Laparna, Shamli, UP
5. College: Ramjas College
6. Highest Education qualification: Graduate

Praveen Kumar Family Statistics:

• Marital Status: Married
• Praveen Kumar Wife: Sapna Chaudhary (2010)
• Parents: Father-Sakat Singh Khaiwal, Mother-Murti Devi Khaiwal

Praveen Kumar Career Statistics:

• Test Debut: vs West Indies at Sabina Park, Jun 20, 2011
• ODI Debut: vs Pakistan at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Nov 18, 2007
• T20 Debut: vs Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Feb 01, 2008
• IPL Debut: vs Kolkata Knight Riders at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Apr 18, 2008

Praveen Kumar Achievements:

• In India’s domestic 50-over event, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in 2004–2005, he shared the title of joint-highest wicket-taker.
• In 2007, Praveen Kumar first gained widespread attention for his exploits with India Red in the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy.
• When Ishant Sharma was injured, Praveen Kumar stepped in and helped India win the opening series in Australia. In four games, he picked up ten wickets. Praveen Kumar, with his 4 for 46, was named man of the match in the second championship game.
• He was a good batsman despite being known mainly as an opening bowler. His best test scores were 40 and 54 in one-day internationals.

Here are some lesser-known facts about Praveen Kumar

• After his fantastic bowling against Australia in the Tri-series, former Indian cricketer Manoj Prabhakar dubbed him “Magician.”
• In 2011, he fought a supporter during a tour game against Northants in England, and he did the same thing in 2011.