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Ravi Kumar (Cricketer) Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

Ravi Kumar (Cricketer) Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

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Profession: Cricketer

DOB: 29/10/2003

Age: 18 Years

Bio/Wiki
Real name/Full name Rajendra Singh Ravi Kumar
Profession Cricketer (Batsman/Bowler)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) in centimeters**- 185 cm**
in meters**- 1.85 m**
in feet & inches**- 6’ 1”**
Weight (approx.) in kilograms**- 60 kg**
in pounds**- 132 lbs**
Eye Colour Brown
Hair Colour Black
Cricket
International Debut Asia Cup- 23 December 2021 (group match against UAE)
Jersey Number # 29 (India U-19)
Domestic/State Team • Bengal Under-19
• India Under-19
• India A Under-19
• India B Under-19
• Kanchenjunga Warriors
Coach/Mentor Arvind Bharadwaj, Devang Gandhi
Batting Style Left hand bat
Bowling Style Left arm medium
Personal Life
Date of Birth 29 October 2003 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2021) 18 Years
Birthplace Kolkata
Zodiac sign Scorpio
Nationality Indian
Hometown Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Controversies • Ravi went for U-16 Bengal trials in 2019 but failed the TW3 (Bone test for age verification) test. check sources
Zee News
Relationships & More
Marital Status Unmarried
Family
Wife/Spouse N/A
Parents Father- Rajinder Singh (assistant sub-inspector posted in a CRPF camp in the Maoist-prone Rayagada district of Odisha)
Mother- Not much is known about his mother
Siblings Brother- 1
Sister- 1

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ravi Kumar

  • Ravi Kumar is an Indian cricketer, who represents India at the Under-19 level as an all-rounder, particularly as a left-arm pacer. He is known for moving the ball both ways and delivering unplayable cutters.

  • Born in Kolkata, he moved to Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh with his family, where he started playing tennis-ball cricket. check sources The Hindu

  • He started his training under coach Arvind Bharadwaj at Aligarh Jagdish Dutt Sharma Cricket Academy (JDSCA) check sources ABP

    Ravi Kumar in his hometown Aligarh

  • However, he had his own share of hurdles. Ravi could not get a chance in UP and had to take the Bengal detour. He shifted back to his birthplace, Kolkata and played second division cricket there.

  • Later, he joined Howrah Union and then Ballygunge United from where he was picked for the Bengal Under-19 side. check sources NDTV

  • He then got selected for the Vinoo Mankad (U-19). It is rumoured that the selectors had their eyes on Debopratim Halder but Ravi caught their attention with an economy of 2.75 and grabbed a total of 11 wickets. He then got inducted into the India U19 Challengers Squad and it also earned him a place in a tri-series at home and the Asia Cup. check sources Zee News

    Ravi Kumar holding Triangular Series Trophy

    Ravi Kumar holding Asia Cup Trophy

  • Ravi took his maiden wicket in the Under-19 world cup 2022 by dismissing Ireland opening batsman Liam Doherty for 7 runs.

  • In the Under-19 world cup quarterfinal against Bangladesh, he gave a stunning performance of 7-1-14-3. Bangladesh opted to bat first, where Indian left-arm pacer Ravi took 3 wickets and became the man of the match. check sources Zee News

  • On earning the title of the man of the match, Ravi said,

    The plan was simple – to bowl tight lines and create pressure. Preparation was nice during the last few days. We spent a lot of time together and prepared well.”

  • He continued his momentum in the semi-final against Australia and managed to get 2 wickets by bowling 6 overs.

  • Before the Under-19 world cup final, BCCI arranged an interactive video session with former Indian skipper Virat Kohli to instil courage among the boys. In the session, Ravi asked Virat about his weaknesses to which Kohli replied,

    क्‍यों अभी से आउट करने की ट्रेनिंग कर रहा है क्‍या ?”

  • In the Under-19 world cup final against England, Ravi put on a spectacular show by picking 4 wickets for 34 runs. He played a crucial role in making England’s top-order struggle while choking them for runs and taking their wickets.

  • His fiery opening spell had impressive figures of 3-1-11-2 in which he dismissed Jacob Bethell for lbw for an individual score of 2 runs in his very first over. In the very next over he dismissed skipper Tom Prest for a duck.

  • By the end of the tournament, Ravi had brilliant numbers in 6 matches. He ended up with 10 wickets just two wickets behind leader Vicky Ostwal with an average of 13.2 and an economy of 3.6.

  • Based on these numbers, left-arm seamer Ravi found himself a place in the Bengal Ranji Trophy squad. check sources The Indian Express

What A Start For Team India In The Final 🔥🔥
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— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) February 5, 2022

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