Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/12/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Kuwasi, Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Kumar Kartikeya Singh
01/01/2025
In the IPL Auction 2025, Kumar Kartikeya Singh was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for INR 30 Lakhs after previously playing for Mumbai Indians. The left-arm orthodox spinner is expected to be a key middle-overs option for Rajasthan, banking on his ability to take wickets in the middle phase of the game.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kumar Kartikeya Singh |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 6” |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Swimming |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Shyam Nath Singh (police officer) |
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| Mother | Sunita Singh (homemaker) |
| Siblings | He has one brother. |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Domestic/State Team | Madhya Pradesh | ||||
| Coach/Mentor | Sanjay Bhardwaj | ||||
| Batting Style | Right hand Bat | ||||
| Bowling Style | Slow Left arm Orthodox, Left arm Wrist spin | ||||
| Known for | Being a replacement of Arshad Khan in Mumbai Indians for the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) | ||||
| IPL Team | Rajasthan Royals | ||||
| IPL Debut | 2022 | ||||
| IPL Matches | 15 | ||||
| IPL Wickets | 10 | ||||
| IPL Average | 32.90 | ||||
| IPL Economy Rate | 8.44 | ||||
| IPL Best Figures | 2/22 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kumar Kartikeya began playing cricket because of his father's passion for the sport. | |
| 2. To pursue his cricket ambitions, he took up a job in a factory. | |
| 3. His coach played a paternal role, covering his cricket-related expenses and providing support. | |
| 4. Kumar shifted from being a left-arm orthodox spinner to a wrist spin bowler. | |
| 5. He showcased impressive performances in local games prior to signing with the Mumbai Indians. | |
| 6. He calls himself a mystery spinner. | |
| 7. He was a net bowler for Mumbai Indians in the seasons prior to his IPL debut. | |
| 8. He played a key role in Madhya Pradesh winning the Ranji Trophy in 2022. | |
| 9. He picked up 32 wickets in the 2021-22 season, contributing to Madhya Pradesh's maiden Ranji Trophy win. | |
| 10. He made his List A debut for Madhya Pradesh in the 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy. |