Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/03/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Unmukt Chand
10/07/2025
Unmukt Chand was highlighted in coverage about his revival with the Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket. The report noted that while he has been a consistent performer in the league, he still has not broken into the USA national team setup.
29/06/2025
Coverage of Major League Cricket 2025 described Unmukt Chand as one of the Los Angeles Knight Riders' standout performers. The piece said his batting form was among the few bright spots for the team, though it also questioned whether USA Cricket would take notice for future selections.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Unmukt Bharat Chand Thakur |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Weight | 65 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | St. Stephen's College, Delhi |
| Educational Qualifications | Bachelor of Arts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 21/11/2021 |
| Wife | Simran Khosla (fitness trainer) |
Family
| Father | Bharat Chand Thakur (Teacher) |
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| Mother | Rajeshwari Chand (Teacher) |
| Sister | Samragyi Chand |
Career
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| Nature on field | Aggressive |
| Jersey Number | #10 (India U-19) |
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Favourites
| Sports outside cricket | Swimming |
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| Swimmer | Michael Phelps |
| Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Actor | Shahrukh Khan |
| Actress | Chitrangada Singh |
| Holiday Destination | Switzerland |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/unmuktchand_official/ | |
| https://x.com/UnmuktChand9 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Begun cricket at 6 years old. | |
| 2. Switched to Modern School for academics and swimming skills. | |
| 3. Earned Castrol Junior Cricketer of the Year for 2011-12 & CEAT Indian youngster of the year in 2012. | |
| 4. Youngest IPL player in 2012. | |
| 5. Authored 'The Sky is the Limit- My Journey to the World Cup (2013)'. | |
| 6. Retired from Indian cricket on August 13, 2021. | |
| 7. Moved to the United States to play professional cricket after retiring from Indian cricket. | |
| 8. Currently plays as a wicket-keeper for Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket. | |
| 9. Hails from Khudku Bhalya village originally. | |
| 10. Scored an unbeaten 111 in the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup final against Australia. |