Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer (Wicket-keeper) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
Latest News about KS Bharat
01/01/2025
KS Bharat continued his role as a key wicket-keeper batsman for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025 season, following his acquisition in the 2024 auction. He played several matches for KKR, contributing with both his batting and wicket-keeping skills in the tournament.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name/Full name | Kona Srikar Bharat |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 174 cm |
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| Weight | 67 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| St. Aloysius' Anglo-Indian High School | |
| Bachelor of Commerce from Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| Hobbies | Swimming, jogging, and gyming |
| Tattoo(s) | On his right chest |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 05/08/2020 |
Family
| Father | Srinivasa Rao (works in a Naval Dockyard) |
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| Mother | Kona Devi (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Sister - Manoghna Lokesh |
| Spouse | Anjali Nedunuri |
Career
| International Debut | ODI - Did not make Test - 09/02/2023 against Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium T20 - Did not make |
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| Jersey Number | #15 (IPL) |
| Domestic/State Team | Andhra (2012) | Indians | Chargers XI | India A | India Red | Andhra Pradesh Association XI | India B | Rest of India | Delhi Daredevils (2015) | India Blue | Board Presidents XI | Royal Challengers Bangalore (2021) | Delhi Capitals (2022) | Gujarat Titans (2023) | Kolkata Knight Riders (2024) |
| Nature on Field | Aggressive |
| Coach/Mentor | J. Krishna Rao | Rahul Dravid |
| Batting Style | Right-handed bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off break |
| Favourite Shot | Pull Shot |
| Records (main ones) | First wicketkeeper to score a triple century in Ranji Trophy and fifth overall in a first-class cricket after Billy Murdoch, Clyde Walcott, Imtiaz Ahmed, and Kusal Perera | Fifth batsman from a South team to score a triple century in a Ranji Trophy | Second batsman to score a double-century for Andhra in First-Class cricket after Amit Pathak | 7th Indian wicketkeeper to claim ten and more catches in a first-class match against South Africa ‘A’ in 2018 |
| Career Turning Point | When he scored 758 runs in a Ranji Trophy tournament with an average of 54.14 in 2014/15 |
| Net Worth (Approx) | INR 8.15 crore |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Batsman - Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli Wicketkeeper - MS Dhoni, Adam Gilchrist Bowler - Zaheer Khan |
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| Food | Biryani |
| Actor | Prabhas |
| Actress | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan |
| Songs | Hip hop and rock music |
| Sports | Golf, Table Tennis |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/konasbharat/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Srikar Bharat, an Indian cricketer, hails from Andhra Pradesh. | |
| 2. He came into the spotlight during a match against Delhi Capitals where Royal Challengers Bangalore needed five runs from the last ball. | |
| 3. His parents enrolled him in a cricket academy as a way to keep him away from mischief. | |
| 4. Bharat had his first-class debut in 2013 against Kerala. | |
| 5. Though he hadn't initially trained as a wicketkeeper, he started practicing at 17 when his state team needed a batsman who could also keep wickets. | |
| 6. In 2015, he was bought by Delhi Daredevils, and in 2021, he was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore. | |
| 7. Between 2018 and 2019, Bharat played 11 unofficial Tests for India 'A,' scoring 758 runs with three centuries and two fifties. | |
| 8. During the COVID lockdown, he focused on training, diet, rest, and quality conversations. | |
| 9. Selected for the test squad against England, Bharat was amazed by the flood of congratulatory messages on his phone. | |
| 10. He was included in the Indian team as a backup wicketkeeper and was presented the winning trophy by Virat Kohli post the Bangladesh series. | |
| 11. In the 2024 IPL auction, Kolkata Knight Riders acquired Bharat for Rs. 50 lakh. |