Deepak Jagbir Hooda, popularly known as Deepak Hooda was born in Rohtak, Haryana, India on 19 April 1995. Deepak Hooda is an Indian right-hand batter who can bowl right-arm off-break as well. Hooda is an aggressive batter and can be used as a middle-order batter as well as a finisher in the team. Deepak Hooda made his International Debut in February 2022 in a series against West Indies. Deepak has been a part of the Indian Premier League for many years but he gained the limelight in IPL 2021. In TATA IPL 2022, Deepak Hooda was roped in by the newly formed franchise Lucknow Super Giants in the mega auctions for a whopping amount of 5.75 crores.
Deepak Hooda Early Life and Education
Deepak Hooda started off playing cricket at an early age of 7 years. Deepak had a sports family background. His elder brother was also a cricketer but left the sport due to a shoulder injury. Hooda started off playing cricket for his school team and gave many all round performances for them. Deepak Hooda studied in Kendra Vidyalaya and played in Under-17 team for the school at the age of just 14 years. Deepak also took part in SGFI in year 2009 for his school team.
Deepak Hooda International Debut
Deepak Hooda ODI Debut – 6 February 2022 against West Indies
Deepak Hooda T20I Debut – 24 February 2022 against Sri Lanka
Deepak Hooda Career
Deepak Hooda Domestic Career
Deepak Hooda started off his domestic career while playing for Baroda in the Ranji Trophy season in 2015-16. Deepak smashed a century on his debut for Baroda and became second batter for the domestic side to achieve the record.
In 2016, Deepak Hooda was selected in the India Under-19 squad to play in the Under-19 ICC Cricket World Cup. Deepak Hooda emerged as the best all rounder of the tournament. He ended up as the second highest run getter and also took second-highest wickets in the tournament.
In the next season of Ranji Trophy i.e. 2016-17, Deepak Hooda smashed his maiden double century for Baroda.
Deepak Hooda has played 46 first class matches and scored 2908 runs including 9 centuries and 15 half centuries and the highest score of 293 runs in an innings. Deepak Hooda has also taken20 wickets with 2 five-wicket hauls and the best bowling figures of 5/31 in an innings.
Deepak Hooda International Career
Deepak Hooda was first picked up in the Indian squad for the T20I series against Sri Lanka in year 2017. However, he didn’t get a chance to appear in playing 11 and warmed the bench.
Again in 2018, Deepak Hooda was picked up in the Indian team for the T20Is against Sri Lanka but didn’t get to appear in any match.
4 years later In 2022, Deepak Hooda was picked up in the Indian squad for the ODI series against West Indies and made his International debut in the first match of the series.
Few days later, Deepak Hooda made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka on 24th February 2022.
Deepak Hooda IPL Career
Deepak Hooda made his IPL debut in season 2015 when he was bought by Rajasthan Royals. Deepak Hooda smashed his maiden half century in his second match of the league. In 14 matches, Hooda scored 151 runs.
In IPL 2016, Deepak Hooda was roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a whopping amount of 4 crores. Deepak remained part of Hyderabad franchise for 4 seasons but didn’t perform well.
In 2020, Deepak Hooda was bought by Punjab Kings for 50 Lakhs and played 7 matches in the season.
In 2021, Deepak Hooda played 12 matches and scored 160 runs and also took 2 wickets.
In TATA IPL 2022, Deepak Hooda was roped in by the newly formed franchise Lucknow Super Giants in the mega auctions for a whopping amount of 5.75 crores. Deepak played 14 matches in the season and scored 406 runs including 4 half centuries.
Deepak Hooda Stats
In ODIs, Deepak Hooda has played 2 matches and scored 55 runs. He has taken 1 wicket in ODIs.
In T20Is, Deepak Hooda has played 3 matches and scored 21 runs
In IPL, Deepak Hooda has played 95 matches and scored 1236 runs including 7 half centuries. He has taken 10 wickets in IPL.
Deepak Hooda Family
Deepak Hooda was born in a Jaat Family. Deepak’s father, Jagbir Hooda was a Kabbadi Player in his young days and he has been a Air Force personnel as well in the past. Deepak Hooda has an elder bother named Ashish Hooda who was also a cricketer but left the sport due to a shoulder injury.
Personal Information
Deepak Hooda Full Name: Deepak Jagbir Hooda
Deepak Hooda Nickname: Hurricane
Deepak Hooda Height: 180 cm
Deepak Hooda Birthplace: Rohtak, Haryana, India
Deepak Hooda Date of Birth: 19 April 1995
Deepak Hooda Age: 27 years
Deepak Hooda Nationality: Indian
Deepak Hooda Religion: Hinduism
Deepak Hooda Marital Status: Unmarried
Deepak Hooda Favorite Cricketer: Kevin Pietersen, Virat Kohli
Deepak Hooda Jersey Number: 5
Deepak Hooda Batting style: Right-hand bat
Deepak Hooda Favorite Shot: Pull Shot
Deepak Hooda Hobbies: Watching Movies, Travelling
FAQs
- When Deepak Hooda made his International Debut?
In 2022, Deepak Hooda was picked up in the Indian squad for the ODI series against West Indies and made his International debut in the first match of the series.
2. How many runs Deepak Hooda has scored in IPL?
In IPL, Deepak Hooda has played 95 matches and scored 1236 runs including 7 half centuries. He has taken 10 wickets in IPL.
3. Which team bought Deepak Hooda in IPL 2022?
In TATA IPL 2022, Deepak Hooda was roped in by the newly formed franchise Lucknow Super Giants in the mega auctions for a whopping amount of 5.75 crores.
4. How many runs Deepak Hooda scored in TATA IPL 2022?
Deepak Hooda played 14 matches in the season and scored 4
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