Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/09/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Gurdaspur, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Shivil Kaushik
10/06/2026
Shivil Kaushik was reported to be serving as Chief Operating Officer of Coastal Kings Mangaluru in the Maharaja T20 League, a decade after his 2016 IPL debut with Gujarat Lions. The update was shared on social media by a cricket news account in June 2026, and it marks a move from playing to a team administration role.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Shivil Sharma Kaushik |
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| Nickname | Shivil |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 68 kg |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Cathedral High School, Bangalore |
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| College | St. Joseph's College of Commerce, Bangalore |
| Degree | Bachelor of Commerce |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| Hobbies | Listening to music |
Family
| Father | Arun Sharma |
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| Mother | Sandhya |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #N/A(India), #36(IPL, County Cricket) |
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| Nature on field | Aggressive |
| Likes to play against | Pakistan |
| Favourite Ball | Googly |
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| Career Turning Point | When he was picked up for 10 lakhs (INR) by Gujarat Lions at the 2016 IPL auction. |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm wrist spin |
| IPL Statistics | 6 wickets in 7 matches (2016 season) with an economy rate of 8.34 |
| T20 Debut | 29 April 2016 against Rising Pune Supergiants at Pune |
| Current Role | Chief Operating Officer (COO), Coastal Kings Mangaluru (Maharaja T20 League, 2026) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shivil Kaushik does not smoke. | |
| 2. It is not known if Shivil Kaushik drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Shivil gained popularity during IPL9 for his unique spin bowling style, reminiscent of former South African bowler Paul Adams. | |
| 4. Originally from Gurdaspur, Punjab, Shivil moved to Bangalore at the age of 5 with his family. | |
| 5. He caught attention while playing for the Hubli Tigers in the Karnataka Premier League (KPL). | |
| 6. Gujarat Lions secured Shivil for 10 lakhs (INR) at the 2016 IPL auction due to his mysterious bowling action. | |
| 7. Shivil once admitted that he is uncertain about which direction the ball will spin. | |
| 8. Father Arun Sharma works at a telecom company and is a cricket fan. | |
| 9. Mother Sandhya teaches at Army Public School. | |
| 10. Shivil gained popularity during IPL 2016 for his unique spin bowling style, reminiscent of former South African bowler Paul Adams. | |
| 11. His apartment in Bangalore is approximately 500 metres away from St. Joseph's College on Richmond Road. | |
| 12. He was part of a training camp supervised by former India legspinners Anil Kumble and Bhagwath Chandrasekhar after winning the Spin Stars Contest. | |
| 13. He bowled four overs for approximately 13 runs and took four wickets during trials with Mumbai Indians. |
