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Shivang Kumar is an Indian cricketer who plays for Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and Sunrisers Hyderabad in ipl team 2026.

He is a left-arm wrist-spin bowler and right-hand batsman who transformed himself from an opening batter into a chinaman bowler in just one year.

The Madhya Pradesh cricketer made news when his father Praveen Kumar, a former Bengal Under-19 cricketer, redesigned his entire cricket career by teaching him wrist-spin at home.

Early Life and Background

He was Born on May 26, 2002, at Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh from where cricket journey began. His hometown Moradabad showing roots before he moved to Gwalior and later Madhya Pradesh for cricket.

He was inspired to return to cricket after watching MS Dhoni’s biopic in a theater at age 13 after almost quitting the sport completely.

His father Praveen Kumar is a Chief Inspector of Ticket in Indian Railways and former Bengal Under-19 cricketer who taught him wrist-spin bowling personally always.

Regarding his relationships, he is unmarried focusing entirely on cricket career.

His gf details not known publicly. Cast is Hindu, and house is in Moradabad with family.

Shivang Kumar Biography

Professional Cricket Career

His career started playing for Madhya Pradesh after strong performances in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League where he was bought as marquee player for Bundelkhand Bulls for ₹13 lakh.

Debut came in T20 cricket for Madhya Pradesh against Hyderabad in November 2025 in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He played first match in List A against Kerala in December 2025 in Vijay Hazare Trophy.

He made news with 5/45 against Karnataka in Vijay Hazare Trophy and 10 wickets in just 3 List A matches showing incredible early career bowling impact.

First Class career has not yet started as he has only played limited-overs domestic cricket so far showing gradual development.

In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he took 8 wickets in domestic T20 matches with best figures 3/25 against Bihar showing consistent bowling form.

Indian Premier League Career

His ipl journey started when Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him at base price of ₹30 lakh in the auction for ipl team 2026 showing smart franchise scouting.

Playing for ipl team 2026 SRH as an uncapped left-arm wrist-spin option providing variety and control in middle overs.

SRH signed him for IPL Price 2026 at ₹30 lakh after multiple franchise trials with Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals showing broad recognition.

In Indian Premier League 2026, he has taken 8 wickets in 12 matches with best figures 3/33 against Punjab Kings on April 11 showing solid debut season.

His ipl career career Statistics show 8 wickets in 12 matches with economy 9.62 showing gradual improvement as a young spinner.

Shivang Kumar Stats

Domestic & International Stats

Batting & Fielding

Bowling

IPL Stats

Batting & Fielding

Bowling

Shivang Statistics in List A cricket show 10 wickets in 3 matches at average 14.30 proving exceptional bowling. Career stats in ipl show 8 wickets in 12 matches across his debut season with SRH.

Records and Achievements

Shivang Kumar has special records:

• Biggest wickets 5/45 in List A cricket against Karnataka in Vijay Hazare Trophy showing outstanding bowling potential
• Took 10 wickets in just 3 List A matches proving he is one of India’s most exciting emerging spin bowlers
• Scored 67 not out in List A cricket against Jharkhand showing useful batting contribution from lower order.
• Centuries tally is yet to start but List A fifty of 67 shows his all-round batting ability clearly
• Picked up by SRH at base price after impressive trials with three IPL franchises showing broad national recognition

These records show his remarkable journey from Moradabad place to playing in the Indian Premier League for SRH.

Playing Style

Shivang Kumar is 5 feet 9 inches (approx. 175 cm) with a left-arm wrist-spin bowler who bowls chinaman, wrong’un and leg-break with impressive control.

His father Praveen taught him the grip and he developed the variation in just one year through hard work bowling 25 overs daily at a single stump.

His Bowling Speed ​​ranges 75-85 kmph as a wrist-spinner using guile and flight over raw pace.

Shivang Kumar Net Worth

Net worth is around ₹1 crore in 2026. His money comes from:

• Indian Premier League salary: ₹30 lakh from Sunrisers Hyderabad as current ipl price
• Madhya Pradesh domestic cricket contract and Vijay Hazare Trophy match fees
• MP Premier League earnings where he was bought for ₹13 lakh as marquee player

The net worth will grow as he delivers more consistent bowling performances for SRH in coming seasons.

Family, Personal Life & Relationships

His father Praveen Kumar is a Chief Inspector of Ticket in Indian Railways who played Bengal Under-19 cricket and shaped Shivang’s entire bowling career with personal coaching always.

Brother Devang Kumar also plays cricket alongside Shivang and both were taken to cricket grounds by Praveen from childhood. Mother details not publicly available.

He is unmarried keeping relationships private with no confirmed gf publicly known at this stage.

Follows religion Hinduism with strong cultural roots from Moradabad showing his background clearly.

Mother tongue is Hindi being from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh showing his regional identity.

Team India Journey

He plays for Madhya Pradesh in domestic formats now. Dates Joined MP domestic T20 November 2025, Dates Joined MP List A December 2025 and Dates Joined Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 auction at base price.

He became important cricketer in Madhya Pradesh after stunning Vijay Hazare Trophy performances that earned SRH attention at the auction.

Also played for Bundelkhand Bulls in Madhya Pradesh Premier League showing his emergence as a wrist-spin all-round option.

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