Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/01/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Mysuru, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Manvanth Kumar
01/01/2025
Manvanth Kumar signed a sponsorship deal with SS (Sareen Sports) in January 2025, marking a significant step in his professional career as he prepares for his IPL debut.
2025
Manvanth Kumar became the first cricketer from Mysuru to secure an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract with Delhi Capitals in 2025, earning Rs 30 lakhs after his impressive performances in domestic cricket, including being the highest wicket-taker in the 2023 Maharaja Trophy.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Manvanth Kumar L |
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| 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
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #6 (Maharaja T20) | ||||||
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| Maharaja Trophy |
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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
| 1. Hails from a middle-class family and drew inspiration to play cricket from his elder brother. | |
| 2. Initially cycled 15 km to train at Balachandra Cricket Club, sharing a bicycle with his brother. | |
| 3. Faced financial difficulties early on, receiving free training from a cricket institute. | |
| 4. His mother described him as a naughty child who loved to play cricket with his father. | |
| 5. Motivated by his elder brother, Hemanth, he trained regularly, enhancing his skills as a batsman and later an all-rounder. | |
| 6. Became the highest wicket-taker in the 2023 Maharaja Trophy season with 22 wickets. | |
| 7. Went unnoticed in the 2024 IPL auction despite his impressive performances. | |
| 8. Earned a call-up for Karnataka's extended roster for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy but did not make the final team. | |
| 9. Became the first cricketer from Mysuru to secure an IPL contract with Delhi Capitals in 2025. | |
| 10. Signed a sponsorship deal with SS (Sareen Sports) in January 2025. | |
| 11. Known for his effective death bowling, utilizing height and skills like knuckleballs and yorkers. | |
| 12. Helped the Karnataka Under-23 team win the 2023-2024 Col CK Nayudu Trophy by defeating the Uttar Pradesh Under-23 team. | |
| 13. During his teenage years, he once fell from a compound and hurt his hand but stood up, took his bat and ball, went into a room for further practice, and closed the door. |