Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/11/2005 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Amethi, 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 Name | Prashant Ramendra Veer |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (177 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Relationships & More
| Coach/Mentor | Galib Ansari |
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| Batting Style | Left Hand |
| Bowling Style | Slow Left Arm Orthodox |
Family
| Father | Ramendra Tiwari (Shiksha Mitra contract school teacher, earning approximately ₹12,000 per month) |
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| Mother | Anjana Tiwari (homemaker) |
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Career
| Early Training | Prashant developed his cricket skills under the guidance of coach Galib Ansari in New Delhi and later joined the Sports Hostel in Mainpuri. |
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| U-19 Team | He was selected to represent India's U-19 team through the Veer School Federation. |
| Training | In 2017, he trained at SBUA Academy in Saharanpur and transformed into an all-rounder. |
| T20 League | In 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 Achievements | In 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 Auction | In 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 Cricket | He 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. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/prashant_ritik12/ |
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. |