Abhigyan Kundu Profile: Age, Height, Stats, Career Details

Abhigyan Kundu is one of the most exciting young talents to have come out of Mumbai’s cricketing system in recent years. A left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, Kundu has gained national attention for his aggressive batting style, mental discipline, and record-breaking performances at the junior level, all while being only 17 years old and still maintaining a future prospect tag on him for Indian cricket. But his recent selection in the India Under-19 World Cup squad once again brought him into the limelight.

Abhigyan Kundu Personal Information

Full Name: Abhigyan Abhishek Kundu

Date of Birth: April 30, 2008

Age: 17 years

Birthplace: Mumbai, India

Height: 5 feet 9 inches

Batting Style: Left-handed

Bowling Style: Not applicable

Role: Wicketkeeper-Batsman

Teams Represented by Abhigyan Kundu

Mumbai Under-19

India Under-19

Historic Double Century in Under-19 Cricket

Abhigyan Kundu made a mark in the record books in the Under-19 Asia Cup with an epic performance of unbeaten 209 runs, which made him:

The first Indian to score a double century in Youth ODI cricket

Just the second player worldwide to accomplish the task

What is even more surprising is that he scored these runs from only 121 deliveries.

Starting early and training regiment

Abhigyan started his cricketing life at the age of five, under the tutelage of coach Chetan Jadhav. From a tender age, he demonstrated unparallelled enthusiasm in his training, practicing with 5,000 to 10,000 balls daily.

Before every match, his practice routine would involve playing 1,000 to 1,500 balls to warm up. Despite his heavy schedules in playing cricket, Abhigyan also excelled in academics, scoring more than 80 percent in his schoools.

Record-Breaking Numbers at Under-16 Level

The figures that reveal how Abhigyan Kundu achieved such a level of excellence:

Over 21,000 runs at the age of 13 years

70 centuries, 100+ half-centuries, 6 double centuries in the early phase of his career

Unbeaten 457-run innings in January 2021 for Avinash Salvi Foundation

As of 2022, his record of running exceeded 28,000 runs, comprising

117 half-centuries

93 centuries

Abhigyan had thus achieved 122 centuries at the age of 17 years from the Under-16 level onwards, getting him recognition as the highest scorer at the Under-16 level in the Indian youth format.

Coaching and Cricketing Background

During his early days

His coach has maintained a record of all the innings Abhigyan has played, including the date of the matches, the grounds, and the opposition. His coach has more than 40 years of experience and was trained by his mentor at the Ramakant Achrekar Academy.

The same academy that trained Sachin Tendulkar during his early years of cricketing life. This organized guidance system has been a boon in the technical and mental development of Abhigyan Kundu.

Career Timeline of Abhigyan Kundu

T20I Debut: Not yet

ODI Debut: Not yet

First-Class Debut: Not yet

List A Debut: Not yet

T20 Debut: Not yet

Abhigyan is currently focused on age-group and Under-19 cricket, with senior-level opportunities expected in the future.

Playing Style and Key Strengths

He is recognized as an aggressive but disciplined batsman. As a left-handed wicket-keeper batsman, he possesses a contemporary approach in a Twenty20 game.