Atharva Ankolekar (Indian cricketer) Under 19 World Cup, Girlfriend, Age

Young Indian cricketer Atharva Ankolekar is an all-rounder who plays for the Under-19 team. He was raised in Mumbai where his father put a cricket bat near his crib the day he was born. His father coached him initially and told him stories about the cricket legends which made him fall for the sport. Atharva had great support from his family and coaches, after which he joined MIG Cricket Club for training.

Once he got a chance to impress Sachin Tendulkar at the age of 11 in 2011. During the practice session, Atharva bowled against the legendary player and got him out after a few bowls. Sachin was so impressed that he gifted him with a pair of autographed gloves.

Name: Atharva Vinod Ankolekar
Nickname: Atharva
Role: All-rounder
Batting style: Left-hand bat
Bowling style: Slow left-arm orthodox

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): NA
Weight (approx.): NA
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black

Personal Life

Date of Birth: September 26, 2000
Age (as on Feb 2020): 19 years 4 months
Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Zodiac sign: Libra
Nationality: Indian
School: Parle Tilak Vidhyalaya, Mumbai
College: Rizvi College of Arts, Science & Commerce
Educational Qualifications: NA

Family

Atharva was born on September 26, 2000, in Andheri East in Mumbai. His father was a bus conductor in Mumbai’s public transport service but he passed away due to malaria in the year 2010. Her mother got the job of a bus conductor in place of him. His brother is also pursuing his passion for cricket and is currently playing in the Under-14 team. Her mother also worked as a part-time tutor to make the ends meet.

Father: Mr. Vinod Ankolekar
Mother: Vaidehi Ankolekar
Brother: Parth Ankolekar
Coach/Mentor: Prashant Shetty, Divakar Shetty
Religion: Hindu
Address: Mumbai

Cricket Career

International Debut: not yet played
Jersey Number: NA
Major Teams: India Under-19s, India B

Records

Preferences

Hobbies: NA

Favourite Cricketers: NA

Favourite Sportspersons: NA

Girlfriend, Spouse and Children

Marital Status: Unmarried

Atharva Ankolekar Girlfriend: NA

Awards and recognitions

Controversies

Lesser Known Facts

Atharva didn’t get the chance to play when he was in school due to his height. His father requested the coach to give him a chance. He then showcased his talent, impressed the coach and was later seen performing in many school teams.