Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/02/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Davanagere, Karnataka, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ranganath Vinay Kumar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | A.R.G. Arts and Commerce College, Davangere |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | Davanagere, Karnataka, India |
| Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Richa Singh |
| Wife/Spouse | Richa Singh |
| Marriage Date | 29 November 2013 |
Family
| Father | Ranganath (Used to work as autorickshaw driver) |
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| Mother | Soubhagya |
| Sister | Vinutha Kumari (Works as TV presenter with Doordarshan) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #23 (India), #23 (Domestic) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team | Karnataka, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, South Zone | ||||||
| Records |
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| International Stats |
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| IPL Stats | 105 matches, 105 wickets | ||||||
| Retirement | Announced retirement from all forms of cricket in February 2021 |
Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Sudeep |
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| Favourite Foods | Tandori Chicken, Dal Palak |
| Favourite Book | 'The Secret' by Rhonda Byrne |
| Favourite Destination | Goa |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vinay Kumar's smoking habits are unknown. | |
| 2. Vinay Kumar consumes alcohol. | |
| 3. He was born into a humble family unable to afford cricket gear. | |
| 4. At 11 years old, his cricketing talent was discovered by Prakash Pawar during a camp in Davanagere. | |
| 5. He started playing cricket as a batsman for 'Tumkur' in zonal competitions. | |
| 6. In 2000, he joined Narayan Raju's Neptune Cricketers club and helped them advance to the fourth division. | |
| 7. He played for Swastic Union in the first division after his stellar performances. | |
| 8. Vinay made his debut for Karnataka in the MRF Trophy against the Railway cricket team, taking a hat-trick. | |
| 9. He was selected for the 2003-2004 Ranji Trophy One-Day Tournament but did not play. | |
| 10. Vinay debuted in the Ranji Trophy in 2004 against Bengal, taking 5 wickets. | |
| 11. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bought Vinay in the 2008 IPL auction, where he picked 16 wickets in the 2010 season. | |
| 12. He played his first T20I for India in 2010, taking 2 wickets against Sri Lanka. | |
| 13. RCB acquired Vinay again in 2012 for $1 million in the IPL auction. | |
| 14. He serves as a manager at Vijaya Bank and has a passion for cars and bikes. | |
| 15. In 2018, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bought Vinay Kumar in the IPL auction. |