Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer, Batsman, Bowler |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/05/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Shikhar Suraj Mohan
06/09/2026
Shikhar Mohan came into the East Zone XI for the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone in Chennai, replacing Virat Singh. He scored a composed 85 off 120 balls with nine boundaries and three sixes on the opening day, which put East Zone in command.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shikhar Suraj Mohan |
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| Earned Name | The Momentum Maker |
| Domestic/State Team | Jharkhand Cricket Team |
| Coach/Mentor | Ratan Kumar, Ishank Jaggi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height (approx.) | 5'10" (177 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox spin |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Suraj Mohan (advocate/lawyer, former fast-bowling all-rounder) |
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| Grandfather | Strict; did not allow Suraj Mohan to pursue cricket as a career |
Career
| Early Training | Began training at the Ranchi Cricket Academy at age six |
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| Age-Group Cricket | Selected for Jharkhand's Under-16 team at age 13; played Under-16, Under-19 and Under-23 levels |
| Senior Debut | First-class debut for Jharkhand against Tamil Nadu in the 2025-2026 Ranji Trophy; first match played on 15 October 2025 |
| List A Debut | December 2025 (against Karnataka, Ahmedabad, 24 December 2025) |
| Jersey Number | 18 (India) |
| Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (2023-2024) | 623 runs in nine innings at an average of 77.88, including two centuries and three half-centuries |
| Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (2024-2025) | 887 runs in 13 innings at an average of 73.92, the third-highest run total in India in that season's competition |
| Ranji Trophy (2025-2026) |
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| Vijay Hazare Trophy (2025-2026) | 391 runs in seven matches, including two centuries and one half-century; highest score 129; leading run-scorer for Jharkhand in the tournament |
| Jharkhand Premier League (2026) | Represented Ranchi Titans; 322 runs in nine innings at an average of 40.25 and a strike rate of 168.58; highest score 90; took one wicket; fourth-highest run-scorer in the competition |
| IPL Trial (2024) | Attended a trial for Mumbai Indians; scored a half-century in a practice match but did not receive an IPL contract |
| Duleep Trophy (2026-2027) | Represented East Zone against South Zone; scored 85 runs off 120 balls in the first innings and 52 runs off 85 balls in the second; took two wickets |
| Irani Cup (October 2026) | Represented Rest of India against Jammu and Kashmir, led by Rishabh Pant; scored 60 runs off 118 balls |
| Ranji Trophy (2026-2027) | On 11 October 2026 scored 143 runs off 196 balls against Kerala at Keenan Stadium, Jamshedpur; became the first centurion of the season; shared a 163-run second-wicket partnership with Utkarsh Singh |
Favourites
| Cricketers | Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant |
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| Format | Red-ball cricket |
| Food | Litti chokha |
| Place to Eat | Bhola Litti, Ranchi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in the Doranda area of Ranchi, Jharkhand, where he has spent most of his life. | |
| 2. His father, Suraj Mohan, wanted to become a cricketer but was not allowed to pursue the sport by his strict father, so he became an advocate instead. | |
| 3. Suraj Mohan was a fast-bowling all-rounder in his youth and wanted to give his son the opportunity he had missed. | |
| 4. Suraj enrolled Shikhar at the Ranchi Cricket Academy when he was six years old. | |
| 5. He trained under Ratan Kumar from the Under-16 level, who later became the coach of Jharkhand's senior team. | |
| 6. He studies opposing bowlers and pitch conditions before matches and plans his batting according to the situation. | |
| 7. His first Ranji Trophy match was played at home, and he later described his 207-run innings against Nagaland as one of his favourite innings because his family and friends were in the audience. | |
| 8. He has said that he has admired Virat Kohli since childhood and follows MS Dhoni because both belong to Ranchi. | |
| 9. He has learned cricket from Rishabh Pant and is influenced by Ishan Kishan, who was his Jharkhand teammate and captain during the Duleep Trophy final. |
