Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/07/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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Bio/Wiki
| Manimaran Siddharth is an Indian professional cricketer who plays as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL)[1][3]. | |
| He is a right-handed batsman and lower-order batter known for his ability to bowl arm balls that swing into right-handed batsmen at a brisk pace[3][4]. | |
| His cricketing journey began in 2019, and he quickly made an impact in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with impactful bowling performances for Tamil Nadu[5]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Loyola College |
Personal Life
| Manimaran Siddharth remains unmarried as of 2026 and has no reported children[1][2]. | |
| He maintains a clean professional record with no major off-field controversies as of February 2026[3]. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Mother | Anitha Manimaran |
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| Siblings | Bharath Manimaran (Works at Wipro Limited) |
Career
| 2019: Started his professional cricketing journey[5]. | |
| 2020: Was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL auction but did not make his debut that season[1][5]. | |
| 2021: Acquired by Delhi Capitals in the IPL auction; released by Delhi without playing a match[2][5]. | |
| 2021: Part of the Tamil Nadu team that won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy; earned Man of the Match in the final against Baroda[1][2]. | |
| 2022: Recorded career-best List A figures of 5/12 against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy[1][7]. | |
| 2024: Purchased by Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL auction for INR 2.40 Crores, becoming the fifth most expensive uncapped player in the event[2]. | |
| 2024: Made his IPL debut on March 30, 2024, against Punjab Kings; took his maiden IPL wicket by dismissing Virat Kohli[2][5]. | |
| 2026: Continues to play for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket[1][3]. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Manimaran Siddharth is a bowler for Tamil Nadu in the domestic league and Delhi Capitals in the IPL. | |
| 2. His father, a professional cricketer, moved to India to improve cricket facilities for him. | |
| 3. He transitioned from being a fast bowler to specializing in spin bowling. | |
| 4. Had a remarkable T20 debut for Tamil Nadu, taking a 4-wicket haul. | |
| 5. Made his First-class cricket debut for Tamil Nadu against Karnataka. | |
| 6. Was part of the Tamil Nadu team that clinched the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2021. | |
| 7. Earned the man of the match title in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final against Baroda. | |
| 8. Was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2020 IPL auction. | |
| 9. Was acquired by Delhi Capitals in the 2021 IPL auction. | |
| 10. Was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants in the 2024 IPL auction. | |
| 11. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler known for his ability to bowl arm balls that swing into right-handed batsmen. | |
| 12. Recorded career-best List A figures of 5/12 against Arunachal Pradesh in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy. | |
| 13. Took his maiden IPL wicket by dismissing Virat Kohli in the 2024 season for Lucknow Super Giants. |