Varun Aaron

Cricketer

Indian Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/10/1989
Age36 years
BirthplaceJamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

Latest News about Varun Aaron

10/01/2025

Varun Aaron announced his retirement from all formats of representative cricket on 10 January 2025. The right-arm fast bowler, known for his express pace, decided to end his career after overcoming multiple injuries that hampered his progress. He expressed gratitude for his journey, having represented India in ODIs and Tests while playing for various IPL teams.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameVarun Raymond Aaron
NicknameNot Known

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight67 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signScorpio
ReligionChristianity
HobbiesListening to music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsRagini Singh
WifeRagini Singh (m.2016)

Family

FatherClement Paul Aaron
MotherMary Aaron

Career

International Debut
Test22 November 2011 vs West Indies in Mumbai
ODI23 October 2011 vs England in Mumbai
Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey Number#45 (Royal Challengers Bangalore), #77 (Kings XI Punjab)
Domestic/State Teams
  • Jharkhand
  • Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Delhi Daredevils
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Kings XI Punjab
  • Rajasthan Royals
  • Gujarat Titans
  • Durham
  • East Zone
  • Rest of India
  • Leicestershire
  • India A
  • India B
  • India Green
  • India Red
Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm fast
Nature on fieldAggressive
Records/Achievements (main ones)
  • Aaron claimed 13 wickets in the 2010-11 Ranji Trophy with fastest bowling speed of 153.4 km/hr.
  • Took 3 wickets in his debut ODI against England conceding just 24 runs.
  • Finished first-class career with 173 wickets at an average of 33.27.
  • Bowled at a threatening speed of 153 km/h in the Vijay Hazare Trophy finals against Gujarat in March 2011.
  • Played 9 Test matches and 9 ODI matches for India.
  • Played 52 IPL matches with 44 wickets.
Career Turning PointBeing part of the India emerging player squad in Australia in 2011.
RetirementAnnounced retirement from first-class cricket in February 2024 and from all formats of representative cricket on 10 January 2025.
Current RoleFast bowling coach for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Favourites

Favourite CricketerAndy Roberts

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Aaron was discovered by a talent scout when he was just 15 years old.
2. He concentrated on fast bowling from a young age, resulting in two back stress fractures.
3. His IPL journey began with Kolkata Knight Riders before joining Kings XI Punjab through other teams.
4. Durham County Cricket Club secured his signing in 2014.
5. He was purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore for IPL 2014, but he was let go in 2017.
6. In the 2017 auctions, Kings XI Punjab acquired him for a notable INR 2.8 Crore.
7. He is a product of the MRF Pace Foundation.
8. He consistently bowled in excess of 140 km/h throughout his career.
9. He took the wicket of England's Alastair Cook in his debut ODI in 2011, which won the match for India.
10. He picked up the wicket of centurion Darren Bravo in the first innings of his third Test against West Indies.
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