Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/05/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Smaran Ravichandran
Karnataka named Smaran Ravichandran as captain for the first three matches of the 2026-27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The squad also includes senior players such as Manish Pandey and Karun Nair, and Devdutt Padikkal was left out.
Smaran scored 126 in Karnataka's Ranji Trophy opener against Andhra in Vijayawada, lifting the side to 274 all out after it had slumped to 22 for 4. The innings came on his captaincy debut and he was subsequently named in the India A squad for the tour of New Zealand.
Sunrisers Hyderabad signed Smaran Ravichandran as a replacement for Adam Zampa for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season at his base price of INR 30 lakh. The move brought the Karnataka left-handed batter into the IPL squad after his strong domestic performances.
Smaran Ravichandran scored 76 runs in Karnataka's semifinal win over Haryana in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He followed that by making a match-winning 101 in the final against Vidarbha, helping Karnataka claim the title.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Ebenezer International School (EIS), Bengaluru |
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| College | Jain University, Bengaluru |
| Degree | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Postgraduate | Master's degree in Finance (pursuing) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Ravichandran S (Director at Enphase Solar) |
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| Mother | Sunanda R (Housewife) |
| Siblings | Surabhi (sister, interior designer) |
Career
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| Batting Style | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm Offbreak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
| Food | Dosa |
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| Restaurant/Hotel | Bengaluru Cafe, Bengaluru |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Smaran was quite mischievous in his childhood, prompting his parents to enroll him in cricket at Vultures Cricket Club. | |
| 2. In his youth, he admired left-handed batsmen like Kumar Sangakkara and Michael Hussey. | |
| 3. He began training in cricket at the age of 7 and initially struggled with patience as a batsman. | |
| 4. During the 2018 Under-16 KSCA inter-club tournament, he notched up a hundred, a double century, and a triple hundred. | |
| 5. As captain of the Karnataka Under-16 team, he achieved impressive scores: 167 against Andhra Pradesh, 203 not out against Goa, and 150 not out against Puducherry. | |
| 6. In 2019, he participated in BCCI's U-19 boys’ training camps at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. | |
| 7. In the 2023-2024 season, he scored 829 runs, leading Karnataka Under-23 to their inaugural CK Nayudu Trophy victory. | |
| 8. He represented Gulbarga Mystics in the 2024 Maharaja T20 Trophy, accumulating 302 runs at an average of 43.14 and a strike rate of 145.19. | |
| 9. He remained unsold at the 2025 IPL auction despite a base price of Rs 30 lakhs. | |
| 10. On 15 January 2025, he played a crucial role in Karnataka's victory over Haryana, contributing 76 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy semifinals. | |
| 11. Smaran is represented by the Crease Cricket agency and began rigorous training at Invictus Performance Lab in 2020 to enhance his power for hitting sixes. | |
| 12. In the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, he scored 516 runs in 7 matches, including scores of 203 and 133*. | |
| 13. He scored a match-winning 101 in the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Vidarbha, helping Karnataka win the title. | |
| 14. In the ongoing 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, he has amassed 595 runs in 5 matches. | |
| 15. In the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, he has amassed 595 runs in 5 matches. | |
| 16. He was named captain of Karnataka's SMAT 2026-27 squad, with Vinay Kumar as head coach. |
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