Parveen Kumar: Biography, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics
Praveen Kumar is the person to turn to if one wants intelligence and limited ability combined. Praveen, born on October 2, 1986, in Meerut, is a typical Indian.

Praveen is an example of the average medium pacer from India. He shouldn’t pose any problems for batsmen of the highest caliber with his 125 kph bowling, but his capacity to swing even on Praveen is an example of the average medium pacer from India. He shouldn’t pose any problems for batsmen of the highest caliber with his 125 kph bowling, but his capacity to swing even on the road has earned him India’s “go-to” bowler. the road has earned him India’s “go-to” bowler.
Biography of Parveen Kumar:
- Real Name: Praveenkumar Sakat Singh
- Other/Nickname: P Kumar
- Profession: former Indian Cricketer
- Famous for: Bowler
- Best Performance: 4/31, India vs. Sri Lanka 26th February 2008
Physical Status:
- Height: In Feet Inches-5’11”
- Weight: In Kilograms-78 kg
- Body Measurements: N/a
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Personal Life:
- Date Of Birth: October 2, 1986
- Place Of Birth: Laparna, Shamli. UP, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Laparna, Shamli. UP
- School: N/A
- College: Ramjas College
- Highest Education qualification: Graduate
Family Statistics:
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Sapna Chaudhary (2010)
- Children: N/a
- Parents: Father-Mr. Sakat Singh Khaiwal, Mother-Mrs. Murti Devi Khaiwal
- Siblings: N/a
- Religion: Hinduism
- Other Hobbies: N/A
Career Statistics:
Test Debut: West Indies vs. India at Kingston – June 20 – 23, 2011
ODI Debut: India vs. Pakistan at Jaipur – November 18, 2007
T20 Debut: Australia vs. India at Melbourne – February 1, 2008
Achievements:
- In 2007, Pakistan was Praveen Kumar’s ODI debut. Despite his Ranji Trophy form, he was wicket-less and conceded 50 runs in 10 overs. He was the most economical Indian bowler.
- Praveen Kumar helped India win its first series in Australia as Ishant Sharma’s replacement. He took 10 wickets in 4 games. The 2nd final’s man of the match was Praveen Kumar for his 4 for 46.
- Even though he played as Ishant Sharma’s replacement, Praveen Kumar was vital in India’s first-ever series victory Down Under. In only four matches, he captured 10 wickets. Praveen Kumar was named the man of the match in the second final because of his 4 for 46.
- Though best recognized as an opening bowler, he was a capable hitter. In his brief test career, he scored 40 and 54 in ODIs.
- Praveen Kumar has played for major teams, including India, Air India, India Red, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai T20, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Uttar Pradesh.
Lesser-Known Facts About Praveen Kumar:
- Ex-Indian cricketer Manoj Prabhakar dubbed him “Magician” after his heroic bowling against Australia in the Tri-series.
- He was accused of assaulting a doctor in Meerut back in 2008.
- In 2011, he fought with a fan during a tour game against Northants in England, and he did the same thing in 2011.
- Praveen didn’t exactly rise from the ranks of the wealthy. Despite coming from a farming family, he always had a passion for cricket.
- Given his humble origins, he sold his bike to purchase a pair of Puma sneakers in time for the U-19 tryouts.
- Praveen Kumar missed finals week of tenth-grade school to play cricket.
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