Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/09/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Abhinav Manohar Sadarangani |
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| Summary | Abhinav Manohar is a hard-hitting middle-order batter and occasional leg-break bowler from Karnataka, India. He represents Karnataka in domestic cricket and has played for franchises such as Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. Known for his aggressive batting and six-hitting ability, he has also featured in various T20 leagues and domestic tournaments across India. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Family
| Father | Manohar S Shyam |
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| Mother | Neeta Manohar |
| Siblings | Krithika Manohar Sadarangani, Sharanya Sadarangani, Sparsha Sadarangani |
Career
| Jersey Number | #18 |
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| Domestic/State Team | Karnataka |
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| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Leg break googly |
| Coach/Mentor | Irfan Sait |
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| Performance | In IPL 2022, he scored 86 runs in 4 matches. In 2024 Maharaja T20 Trophy, he scored 507 runs at a strike rate of 196.51 with 52 sixes in 10 matches. In IPL 2025 auction, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 3.20 crore. Across his IPL career, he has accumulated 292 runs, with a highest score of 43. |
| Role | Batting all-rounder |
Favourites
| Cricketer | KL Rahul |
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| Film | 12th Fail (2023) |
| Salary (IPL) | Rs. 3.2 crore (as of 2025) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Abhinav grew up in a middle-class family in Bengaluru. | |
| 2. He began playing cricket at the age of 3 after receiving a bat and ball from his father at 6. | |
| 3. Before focusing on cricket, he played tennis. | |
| 4. His father closed his footwear shop due to financial issues after running it in Bengaluru. | |
| 5. Initially lacking interest in cricket, Abhinav's passion grew over time. | |
| 6. His childhood coach, Irfan Sait, started training him upon the encouragement of his father, despite Abhinav's initial disinterest. | |
| 7. His cousin, Sharanya Sadarangani, plays professional cricket for the German national team. | |
| 8. A significant turning point in his career occurred in 2006 when he sustained a head injury during a match but returned to score a century. | |
| 9. Abhinav enjoys hitting the gym as part of his fitness routine. | |
| 10. He is known for his exceptional six-hitting ability and hard-hitting middle-order batting style. |