Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/08/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Ankit Naresh Soni |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
| Playing Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm legbreak |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 0” |
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| Weight | 72 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Listening to music, playing table tennis, partying, gymming, travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Career
| IPL Debut | 27/04/2017 |
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known |
| Jersey Number | Not Known |
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| Nature on field | Calm |
| Records/Achievements (main ones) | Played 7 IPL matches for Gujarat Lions, taking 2 wickets at an average of 72.00 and economy of 7.92. |
| Career Turning Point | When he got picked for IPL team Gujarat Lions (IPL 10) in 2017. |
Favourites
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| Favorite Films | Bollywood: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Rock On | ||||
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| Favorite Quote | No Pain No Gain |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ankit is a skilled leg-spinner originating from Rajasthan. | |
| 2. He comes from a Punjabi family heritage. | |
| 3. To pursue more cricket opportunities, he moved from Rajasthan to Mumbai. | |
| 4. Ankit began his cricket journey by playing for Maskati Cricket Club in club cricket and Repro India in corporate cricket in Mumbai. | |
| 5. In April 2017, he gained attention by being selected for the IPL team Gujarat Lions as a replacement for Shivil Kaushik. |