Prashant Veer

Cricketer

Indian Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth24/11/2005
Age20 years
BirthplaceAmethi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Latest News about Prashant Veer

03/2026

Prashant Veer was acquired by Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, becoming the most expensive uncapped Indian player in IPL history. The 20-year-old left-arm spinner and middle-order batter's base price of ₹30 lakh was increased 47.3 times after intense bidding from multiple franchises including Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NamePrashant Ramendra Veer
ReligionHinduism

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (177 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Schooling
  • Completed intermediate schooling in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Completed 9th-grade exams while at Sports Hostel in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh.

Relationships & More

Coach/MentorGalib Ansari
Batting StyleLeft Hand
Bowling StyleSlow Left Arm Orthodox

Family

FatherRamendra Tiwari (Shiksha Mitra contract school teacher, earning approximately ₹12,000 per month)
MotherAnjana Tiwari (homemaker)
Siblings
  • Arya Veer
  • Nikita Tiwari (elder, married)

Career

Early TrainingPrashant developed his cricket skills under the guidance of coach Galib Ansari in New Delhi and later joined the Sports Hostel in Mainpuri.
U-19 TeamHe was selected to represent India's U-19 team through the Veer School Federation.
TrainingIn 2017, he trained at SBUA Academy in Saharanpur and transformed into an all-rounder.
T20 LeagueIn 2021, he began his journey with the Noida Super Kings in the UP T20 League, where he captained the team and received the Emerging Player of the Tournament award. In 12 T20 matches, he scored 112 runs at a strike rate of 167.16 and took 12 wickets in nine innings at an economy of 6.45.
Recent AchievementsIn 2025, he played in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, showcasing outstanding performance by scoring 112 runs at a strike rate of 170 and taking nine wickets at an economy of 6.76 across six matches over a seven-day stretch.
IPL AuctionIn March 2026, he was acquired by Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, becoming the most expensive uncapped Indian player. His base price was ₹30 lakh, and the final bid represented a 47.3 times increase. CSK views him as a long-term successor to Ravindra Jadeja.
Domestic CricketHe represents the Uttar Pradesh cricket team. He made his Twenty20 debut for Uttar Pradesh against Tamil Nadu on 17 October 2023, and his first-class debut against Odisha on 25 October 2025.

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Travelling to distant places
  • Swimming

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Prashant's cricket journey began while learning from his coach during his school days.
2. He gained recognition for his performance in competitive cricket, eventually leading to an impactful IPL contract.
3. He expressed his excitement over the IPL auction by seeking confirmation if the events were real.
4. He comes from a humble background in Shahjipur village near Amethi, with his father working as a contract school teacher.
5. His rise from modest roots to commanding one of the highest bids for an uncapped player highlights his hard-earned progress in domestic cricket.
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