Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Manvanth Kumar L |
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| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Hometown | Mysuru |
| School | Mahabodhi School, Mysore |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Tattoo | On right wrist |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm | ||||||
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| Weight | 65 Kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | S. Lakshmi Kumar (Retired BMTC bus driver) |
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| Mother | R. Sridevi (Homemaker) |
| Siblings | Hemanth (elder brother, cricketer) |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #6 (Maharaja T20) | ||||||
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| Maharaja Trophy |
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| Indian Premier League |
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| Batting Style | Left-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm Fast medium |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Ben Stokes |
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| Salary | Rs 30 lakhs (from 2025 IPL contract) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/manvanthkumarl/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Hails from a middle-class family and drew inspiration to play cricket from his elder brother. | |
| Initially cycled 15 km to train at Balachandra Cricket Club, sharing a bicycle with his brother. | |
| Faced financial difficulties early on, receiving free training from a cricket institute. | |
| His mother described him as a naughty child who loved to play cricket with his father. | |
| Motivated by his elder brother, Hemanth, he trained regularly, enhancing his skills as a batsman and later an all-rounder. | |
| Became the highest wicket-taker in the 2023 Maharaja Trophy season with 22 wickets. | |
| Went unnoticed in the 2024 IPL auction despite his impressive performances. | |
| Earned a call-up for Karnataka's extended roster for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy but did not make the final team. | |
| Became the first cricketer from Mysuru to secure an IPL contract with Delhi Capitals in 2025. | |
| Signed a sponsorship deal with SS (Sareen Sports) in January 2025. | |
| Known for his effective death bowling, utilizing height and skills like knuckleballs and yorkers. |
