Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/01/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Abhinav Mukund
20/04/2025
Abhinav Mukund was appointed as a commentator for Star Sports India, covering major cricket tournaments including the IPL and international matches. His transition from player to media role was highlighted as a significant step in his post-cricketing career, leveraging his deep understanding of the game and calm demeanor.
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Bio/Wiki
| Abhinav Mukund is a former Indian cricketer known for his solid technique and patient batting style as an opening batter. He comes from a prominent cricketing family in Chennai, with both parents having played cricket at university and state levels. He is widely recognized for his achievements in domestic cricket, including scoring a triple century before his 20th birthday and captaining Tamil Nadu to the Ranji Trophy final. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 72 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| B.Com from Vivekananda College, Chennai |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Swimming, Scuba Diving, Reading Novels |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife | Not Known |
Family
| Father | T.S. Mukund (Former Cricketer) |
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| Mother | Lakshmi Mukund (Former University Cricketer) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #10 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | ||
| Domestic/State Teams |
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| Batting Style | Left Handed Bat | ||
| Bowling Style | Left-arm leg break googly | ||
| Nature on field | Calm | ||
| Records/Achievements |
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| International Career Span | 2011 - 2017 | ||
| Role | Opening batter | ||
| International Test Matches | 7 |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | Rahul Dravid |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/abhinavmukund/ | |
| https://x.com/mukundabhinav | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinav-mukund-4a9955b5 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He comes from a family with a strong cricketing background. | |
| 2. He achieved a century in both his Ranji Trophy and Irani Trophy debuts. | |
| 3. Received a chance to play for the Indian team in 2011 due to the absence of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir. | |
| 4. Featured in two test series for India but was later dropped and never recalled. | |
| 5. Purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore during IPL 2013 but was not retained in subsequent seasons. | |
| 6. By January 2017, he had scored two triple centuries in domestic cricket. | |
| 7. Was picked for the Indian squad for a one-off Test match against Bangladesh in February 2017. | |
| 8. Captained Tamil Nadu and India A on several occasions. | |
| 9. Played club cricket for Loughborough Town CC in Leicestershire, which gave him a new perspective on life and cricket. | |
| 10. Started his cricket career at age 13 when Indian Bank selected him to play in the 2nd Division. | |
| 11. Scored his first century before turning 10 years old. | |
| 12. Overcame a poor phase in 2005-06 under the guidance of coach J. Gokulakrishnan. |