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 |
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| Nickname: | Praveen Kumar |
| Profession: | Indian Cricketer |
| Biography |
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| Autobiography: | NA |
| Biopic: | NA |
| Physical Appearance |
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| Height (approx.): | 180 cms |
| Weight (approx.): | 78 kg |
| Eye Colour: | black |
| Hair Colour: | black |
| Tattoos: | NA |
| Personal Life |
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| 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 |
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| Facebook page: | @praveenkumarofficial |
| Twitter: | @praveenkumar |
| Instagram: | @praveenkumarofficial |
| Family |
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| Father: | Mr. Sakat Singh Khaiwal |
| Mother: | |
| Sister: | NA |
| Brother: | NA |
| Coach/Mentor: | NA |
| Religion: | Hindu |
| Address: | Uttar Pradesh |
| Cricket Career |
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| 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 |
- 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.
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| Hobbies: | NA |
| Favourite Batsmen: | NA |
| Favourite Bowlers: | NA |
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| Favourite sports Commentator: | NA |
| Favourite Food: | NA |
| Favourite Actors: | NA |
| Favourite Films: | NA |
| Favourite Musicians/Singers: | NA |
| Favourite Destination: | NA |
| Smoking/Alcohol: | No |
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| Cars Collection: | NA |
| Girlfriends, Spouse and Children |
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| Marital Status: | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends: | Sapna Chaudhary 
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| Wife/Spouse: | Sapna Chaudhary 
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| Marriage Date: | 2010 |
| Children: | Not Known |
| Earnings |
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| Net Worth: | NA |
| Retainer Fee: | NA |
| Test Fee: | NA |
| ODI Fee: | NA |
| T20 Fee: | NA |
| IPL 11: | NA |
- 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.
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