Manjot Kalra is a promising Delhi-based batsman who got a reckoning for himself after match-winning 101* against Australia in the 2018 ICC U19 World Cup final in New Zealand. Kalra represented Delhi at youth levels U-14 and U-16 and was coached by Sanjay Bhardwaj who has mentored players like Gautam Gambhir and Amit Mishra. Following his heroics in the junior World Cup, he won IPL contract with Delhi Daredevils although he did not feature in any of the games in his first IPL season.
Manjot Kalra
Nickname:
Mandy
Profession:
Cricketer
Biography
Autobiography:
NA
Biopic:
NA
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.):
6′
Weight (approx.):
70 Kg
Eye Colour:
Black
Hair Colour:
Black
Tattoos:
No
Personal Life
Date of Birth:
January 15, 1999, Delhi
Age (as on 2018):
19 years
Birth Place:
Delhi
Zodiac sign/Sun sign:
Capricorn
Nationality:
Indian
School:
Lancers Convent School in Rohini (New Delhi), Bal Bharti Public School in Rohini (New Delhi)
College:
NA
Educational Qualifications:
NA
Signature:
NA
Family
Father:
Pravin Kumar (Businessman)
Mother:
Ranjit Kaur
Sister:
NA
Brother:
Hitesh Kalra (Elder)
Coach/Mentor:
Sanjay Bhardwaj
Religion:
Sikhism
Address:
NA
Cricket Career
International Debut:
Uncapped
Jersey Number:
#9 (India U-19)
Domestic/State Team:
Delhi Daredevils
Nature on field:
Aggressive batsman
Likes to play against:
NA
Favourite Shot:
NA
Records
NA
Career Turning Point
Scoring a hundred against Australia and valuable 47 against Pakistan in the U-19 World Cup 2018
Preferences
Hobbies:
Travelling, Listening music
Favourite Batsmen:
Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle
Favourite IPL Team:
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Favourite Cricket Ground:
NA
Favourite sports personalities:
NA
Favourite Food:
NA
Favourite Actors:
Shah Rukh Khan
Favourite Films/TV Show:
NA
Favourite Musicians/Singers:
NA
Favourite Destinations:
NA
Smoking/Alcohol:
NA/NA
Style Quotient
Cars Collection:
NA
Girlfriends, Spouse and Children
Marital Status:
Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends:
NA
Earnings
Net Worth:
NA
IPL Earnings:
20 lac INR (Delhi Daredevils, 2018)
Awards and recognitions
NA
Controversies
Manjot Kalra was asked to undergo age-verification tests by the Delhi and District Cricket Association.
Lesser Known Facts
Manjot used to play cricket with his elder brother Hitesh who is also a cricketer.
Manjot has represented Delhi at U-14 and U-16 levels.