Praveen Kumar (India cricketer) Wife, Weight, Height, Age, Records and More
Published on: Nov 13, 2018 12:13 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 13, 2019 3:57 pm IST
Praveen Kumar
(India Cricketer)
Born at Laprana village of Shamli district in a Hindu Jat farmer family on 2 July 1986, Praveen Kumar is an Indian cricketer whobowls right-hand medium pace.
He was born in a humble family to a police head constable Mr Sakat Singh Khaiwal and Mrs Murti Devi Khaiwal and he got married to Sapna Choudhary in 2010, who is a national-level Shooting sports player.
He is the owner of a farmhouse in Barnava village and Praveen Restaurant and Wedding Banquet in Meerut located on NH-58 Rohtak Road Crossing. He shot into limelight after his remarkable performances for India Red in 20017 NKP Salve challenger trophy.
Praveen Kumar
Nickname:
Praveen Kumar
Profession:
Indian Cricketer
Biography
Autobiography:
NA
Biopic:
NA
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.):
180 cms
Weight (approx.):
78 kg
Eye Colour:
black
Hair Colour:
black
Tattoos:
NA
Personal Life
Date of Birth:
2 October 1986
Age (as on 2018):
31 years
Birth Place:
Laparna, Shamli. UP
Zodiac sign/Sun sign:
Pisces
Nationality:
Indian
School:
Not Known
College:
Ramjas College
Educational Qualifications:
Graduate
Signature:
Social Media
Facebook page:
@praveenkumarofficial
Twitter:
@praveenkumar
Instagram:
@praveenkumarofficial
Family
Father:
Mr. Sakat Singh Khaiwal
Mother:
Mrs. Murti Devi Khaiwal
Sister:
NA
Brother:
NA
Coach/Mentor:
NA
Religion:
Hindu
Address:
Uttar Pradesh
Cricket Career
International Debut:
Test:
20 June 2011 v West Indies
ODI:
18 November 2007
T20:
1 February 2008 v Australia
Jersey Number:
8
Domestic/State Team:
Uttar Pradesh, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Lions
Nature on the field:
Agressive
Likes to play against:
Not Known
Favourite Shot/Ball:
NA
Career Turning Point
His performance for India Red in the NKP Salve Challenger trophy brought him into the notice of Indian selectors.
Records
He took a five-wicket haul against England in the first Test match.
In 2010, he became the 7th bowler in the history of IPL to take a hat-trick against Rajasthan Royals in Bengaluru.
Preferences
Hobbies:
NA
Favourite Batsmen:
NA
Favourite Bowlers:
NA
Favourite Cricket Ground:
Favourite sports Commentator:
NA
Favourite Food:
NA
Favourite Actors:
NA
Favourite Films:
NA
Favourite Musicians/Singers:
NA
Favourite Destination:
NA
Smoking/Alcohol:
No
Style Quotient
Cars Collection:
NA
Girlfriends, Spouse and Children
Marital Status:
Married
Affairs/Girlfriends:
Sapna Chaudhary
Wife/Spouse:
Sapna Chaudhary
Marriage Date:
2010
Children:
Not Known
Earnings
Net Worth:
NA
Retainer Fee:
NA
Test Fee:
NA
ODI Fee:
NA
T20 Fee:
NA
IPL 11:
NA
Awards and recognitions
Following his heroic bowling in the Tri-series against Australia, former Indian cricketer Manoj Prabhakar bestowed him the title of ‘Magician’ for his skills of swinging the ball.
Controversies
In 2008, he faced allegations of thrashing a doctor in Meerut.
In 2011 during the West Indies tour, he was involved in a tussle with a spectator and did the same during the England tour during a tour game against Northants.
Lesser Known Facts
NA
Praveen hails from a humble background. His father was a farmer, but he had interest in cricket since his childhood.
Not hailing from a well-off background, he had to sell his bicycle to arrange for his Puma shoes before going for U-19 trials.
When Praveen Kumar was in 10th standard, he skipped exams before the finals for playing cricket.
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