Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/12/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Sonari (Jamshedpur), Jharkhand |
Latest News about Virat Singh
20/04/2025
Virat Singh was named the captain of the Jharkhand cricket team for the upcoming 2025-26 domestic season, leading the state in the Ranji Trophy and other major tournaments. The 27-year-old batsman, who has been a consistent performer for Jharkhand since his debut in 2014, will guide the team under the mentorship of coach V. Venkatram.
15/02/2025
Virat Singh scored a crucial 89 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarter-final against Odisha, helping Jharkhand secure a victory and advance to the semi-finals. His innings, which included 8 boundaries and 2 sixes, was instrumental in the team's 24-run win and showcased his leadership as captain.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Virat Binod Singh |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | DBMS English School, Jamshedpur |
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| School | D.B.M.S English School |
| Qualifications | 12th Grade |
Personal Life
| Address | Sonari (Jamshedpur), Jharkhand |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Vinod Singh (businessman) |
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| Mother | Renu |
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Career
| Cricket |
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Favourites
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Virat Singh returned to playing cricket at the district level soon after facing a setback in his studies. | |
| 2. Virat and his brother enjoyed playing cricket together in their house's yard. | |
| 3. At just 15 years old in 2014, Virat embarked on his first-class career for Jharkhand. | |
| 4. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in November 2019, Virat scored 343 runs in ten innings with an average of 57.16 and a strike rate of 142.32 for Jharkhand. | |
| 5. During the IPL 2020 auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired Virat for 1.90 crore Indian rupees. | |
| 6. Virat made his debut for the Jharkhand under-19s at the age of 14, in the 2012–13 Vinoo Mankad Trophy. | |
| 7. Virat made his senior debut for Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in March 2014. | |
| 8. Virat made his Ranji Trophy debut in December 2014 against Assam, scoring his maiden first-class century in his second match against Kerala. | |
| 9. Virat captained the Jharkhand under-19 team in the 2013–14 Cooch Behar Trophy. | |
| 10. He led Jharkhand to victory in the 2014/15 Deodhar Trophy final. | |
| 11. In the 2013–14 Cooch Behar Trophy, Virat finished with 508 runs from five matches, including two centuries: 120 not out against Assam and 190 against Andhra. |