Manvanth Kumar Height, Age, Family, Biography
Manvanth Kumar Height, Age, Family, Biography
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Hometown: Mysuru
Age: 21 Years
Height: 6'
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Manvanth Kumar L |
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowling all-rounder) |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 6' (183 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 40 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 11 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | ODI- Did not make yet Test- Did not make yet T20- Did not make yet |
| Jersey Number | #6 (Maharaja T20)  |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | • Balachandra Cricket Club • Mysuru Under-14 • Mysuru Under-16 • Karnataka Under-19 • Karnataka Under-23 • Rao Bahadur Narasappa Cricket Club (RBNCC) • Mysore University Colleges Sports Council (MUCSC) • Games Cricket Academy • Karnataka Maharaja Trophy • Hubli Tigers (2023) Indian Premier League (IPL) • Delhi Capitals (DC, 2025) |
| Coach/Mentor(s) | • S. Balachandar • M.S. Ravindra • K.R. Pavan • Nirmith Nithyanand |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right arm Fast medium |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 11 January 2004 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 21 Years |
| Birthplace | Mysuru, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mysuru |
| School | Mahabodhi School, Mysore |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | • Travelling • Go-karting  |
| Tattoo | On right wrist |
| Social Media | |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- S. Lakshmi Kumar (Retired BMTC bus driver) Mother- R. Sridevi (Homemaker) |
| Siblings | Brother- Hemanth (elder, cricketer) |
| Favourites | |
| Cricketer | Ben Stokes |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary/Income (approx.) | Rs 30 lakhs (from 2025 IPL contract) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Manvanth Kumar
Manvanth Kumar was born in a middle-class family. He was inspired to play cricket by his elder brother.
During his teenage years, he once fell from a compound and hurt his hand. However, he stood up, took his bat and ball, went into a room for further practice, and closed the door.
He used to ride a bicycle for 15 km to train at Balachandra Cricket Club. Initially, both brothers had only one cycle, which they shared for their practice.
Manvanth Kumar’s bicycle
There were financial challenges as well, but a cricket institute gave free training.
His mother claimed that he was a very naughty kid. Whenever his father came back from his job, they played cricket for some time.
His elder brother, Hemanth, motivated him to train regularly. He also helped Manvanth with different sessions, helping him train in batting one day, followed by bowling the next day.
He later played for Mysuru age-group teams and got a chance to play for Karnataka age-group teams.
Manvanth Kumar when he played for age-group teams
Initially, he played as an opening batsman, but later, he worked on his bowling and became an all-rounder. In his first zonal match after a few days, he took 7 wickets.
His father lost his job as a bus driver during the early phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, but always encouraged him to play cricket with full dedication.
His father became a driver for Dr. Bhanuprakash Sharma, a noted astrologer in Srirangapatna.
Manvanth Kumar with his parents, brother, and astrologer Dr. Bhanuprakash Sharma
He ended the 2023 Maharaja Trophy season as the highest wicket-taker with 22 wickets at an economy rate of 7.82 and defended 12 runs in the final to help them win the match. It’s the most wickets in a single edition of the tournament.
Manvanth Kumar during the 2023 Maharaja Trophy match
He also got a call-up for the Karnataka extended roster for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) but wasn’t chosen for the final team.
He went unsold in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for his base price of Rs 30 lakhs.
He performed well in the 2024 Maharaja Trophy which made him popular in the local cricket circuits.
Later, domestic coaches Mansoor Ali Khan and Vinay Kumar  helped him secure a trial with the Indian Premier League (IPL) team, Mumbai Indians (MI).
He helped the Karnataka Under-23 team win the 2023-2024 Col CK Nayudu Trophy by defeating the Uttar Pradesh Under-23 team.
Manvanth Kumar after winning the Col CK Nayudu Trophy
On 27 November 2024, he made his T20 debut for Karnataka in SMAT, scoring 8 runs not out in 4 balls and going wicketless with 17 runs in 2 overs.
He later participated in a 4-day training camp with Delhi Capitals (DC) where he got tips from coach Pravin Amre and cricketers Lalit Yadav and Abishek Porel .
In the 2025 IPL auction, Delhi Capitals (DC) acquired him for his base price of Rs 30 lakhs.
Manvanth Kumar in Delhi Capitals jersey
He became the first cricketer from Mysuru zone to secure an IPL contract.
In January 2025, he signed a sponsorship deal with SS (Sareen Sports) Industries.
Manvanth Kumar after signing a deal with SS Sports
He works out regularly at the Yonder Gym in Mysuru.
Manvanth Kumar working out at the Yonder gym
He was inspired by the English captain Ben Stokes , learning the ability to handle pressure in crucial moments of a cricket match.
He is considered a good death bowler due to his extra height and ability to bowl at hard lengths. He is also a knuckleball and yorkers specialist.
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