Praveen Kumar (India cricketer) Wife, Weight, Height, Age, Records and More

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
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• His performance for India Red in the NKP Salve Challenger trophy brought him into the notice of Indian selectors.

•  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.

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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.