Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/12/1985 |
| Age | 40 years (died on 28, Mar, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 28/03/2026 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Rudra Pratap Singh |
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| Nickname | R.P. Singh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 3' 0" |
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| Weight | 18 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Batting Style | Right Handed |
| Bowling Style | Left arm fast-medium bowler |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts from University of Lucknow |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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Career
| Domestic Debut | 1982 for Uttar Pradesh |
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known |
| Domestic/State Team | Uttar Pradesh, English county sides |
| Favourite Shot | Cover drive |
| Career Turning Point | 2004 U-19 World Cup in Dhaka, followed by 34 wickets in 6 Ranji Trophy matches |
| International Debut | 2005 ODI against Australia |
| Bowling Style | Left arm fast-medium bowler |
| Notable Achievement | Member of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup |
| Retirement | September 2018 |
| Current Role | Selector of senior men's Indian cricket team |
| Test Debut | 2006 in Faisalabad |
| Test Career | Took 5 wickets on Test debut in Faisalabad; career-best 7 for 117 at Lord's in 2007 |
| ODI Career | 69 wickets in 58 ODI matches |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rudra, a talented young cricketer, hails from Delhi. | |
| 2. He showcased his skills by playing for the Delhi U-14 team in November 2016. | |
| 3. He was a left arm fast-medium bowler who represented India in Test, ODI, and T20I formats. | |
| 4. Rudra Pratap Singh was a talented left-arm seamer from Uttar Pradesh with the special ability to swing the ball both ways. | |
| 5. He came into limelight during the 2004 U-19 World Cup in Dhaka. | |
| 6. He earned his national team call after taking 34 wickets in just 6 Ranji Trophy games. | |
| 7. He captured two wickets in his second over during his ODI debut in 2005. | |
| 8. He won the Man-of-the-Match award on his Test debut for taking five wickets on a dead pitch in Faisalabad in early 2006. |