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Who Is Kuldeep Sen? A barber’s son becomes 250th cricketer to play for India in ODIs

Who Is Kuldeep Sen? A barber’s son becomes 250th cricketer to play for India in ODIs

 

Kuldeep Sen: Team India might not have the best start in the last recent match of the India tour of Bangladesh 2022 ODI series. As they lost momentum when they lost the top three batsmen. Although, the first ODI was special for the Young India Pacer Kuldeep Sen.

250th spot for the cricketer to make debut in the ODIs: IND vs BAN

Kuldeep Sen – the Madhya Pradesh right-arm seamer – was handed his India debut cap ahead of the first ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka. He becomes the 250th ODI player for India in the 50-overs format.

Debuted for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2022 : IND vs BAN

The cricketer hogged the limelight during the IPL 2022 season playing for Rajasthan Royals under the captaincy of Sanju Samson. The franchise ended up its season as the runner-up in the IPL 15 season and Kuldeep had some role to play in the franchise had a memorable journey.

Talking about the Kuldeep Sen’s stats in cricket: IND vs BAN

He played 7 IPL games in his debut season and picked up 8 wickets. His economy was slightly on the higher side of the 9.41. The Youngster picked up 8 wickets. His economy was slightly on the higher side of 9.41. The youngster, however, impressed with his speed and control.

In 13 List A games he’s played, Sen has picked up 25 wickets and bowled at an economy of 5.66. 5/36 is his best figure.

In 17 first-class matches he’s played for the defending Ranji trophy Champions Madhya Pradesh, Sen has picked up 52 wickets at an economy of 3.39.

He dealt with the fame after his performance in debut Ranji Trophy season in 2018 when he picked up 25 wickets in 8 matches. However, the IPL contract took him four years. Finally, the dream to play with the best cricketers in the world came true when he bought by the Rajasthan Royals for 2 million.

Humble beginnings for Kuldeep: IND vs BAN 

Kuldeep hails from MP’s Rewa district where his father – who is a barber – runs a small shop. He has four siblings. He spotted by his childhood coach Aril Anthony, who worked on his action and overall skills. His coach also took care of his diet and nutrition.

Kuldeep Sen named in India’s playing XI for the 1st ODI vs Bangladesh in Dhaka. With this, the MP-born speedster is making his debut for Men in Blue. Team India is taking on Bangla Tigers in the 1st ODI of the three-match series on Sunday. The Madhya Pradesh pacer replace Yash Dayal. The young pacer’s story is of proper rags to riches, after humble beginnings in Reva. bursting onto the international scene with a memorable performance yesterday in the Bangladesh soil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Akash Kumar
Akash Kumar
Hi! I am Akash, a professionally trained journalist who graduated from Delhi University. I have spent several years playing cricket at the State level for Jharkhand. My passion for cricket and thrive to explore truth via journalism helped me to develop a character called – Sports Journalist. My contribution towards writing would be always out of the true spirit that longs for the game that Indians like the most.

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