Saurabh Kumar: A Rising Star In Indian Cricket - Exploring His Journey And Achievements

Saurabh Kumar, an all-rounder player from Uttar Pradesh (UP), India, has been taking giant strides in his quick first-class career so far.

Saurabh Kumar’s Debut

Earlier, Kumar was working in the Indian Air Force; however, in 2015, he migrated to UP and changed his entire career. For his debut, Ranji Season, he took 304 runs and 17 wickets, plus a 10-wicket haul in his maiden.

He became the leading wicket-taker for UP after his impressive 2017-18 season performance with 23 scalps and scoring a collaboration with Kuldeep Yadav for the eighth wicket. Both of the players scored centuries and helped UP reserve an exciting draw.

Saurabh Kumar’s Domestic Career

After his List-A debut for UP, Saurabh got his first List-A cap against Himachal Pradesh and bowled 2/36 in his ten overs. So far, in his List-A career, he has scored 37 wickets in 44 innings and 173 runs in 16 innings.

After switching to Uttar Pradesh's side, Saurabh played 44 first-class matches in his brief career and took 192 wickets at the economy rate of 2.70. 

Saurabh Kumar has recorded 1,549 runs in 61 innings, including two centuries and eight fifties for his team.

Saurabh Kumar’s T20 Debut

In 2016, Saurabh Kumar made his T20 debut against Services at Cuttack. Kumar opened the bowling for his team and bowled 2/23 against his former team and set up UP's 57-run victory.

Till now, Kumar has taken 21 wickets in 28 T20 games. His best number in the game is 5/28.

Saurabh Kumar in the IPL 

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the disbanded Pune franchise got him for 10 lakh in the auctions. He did not feature in any game, but Kumar worked on his skills and impressed everyone with 19 wickets in three matches in the Dulep Trophy. 

Saurabh Kumar's stocks continued to increase, and he ended up with 51 wickets in around ten matches and played a significant role in the successful journey of UP's semi-finals in the Ranji Trophy.

For the entire 2017 season, Kumar did an impressive job at the Pune benches. Later, in the 2021 IPL Auction, the Punjab Kings Team signed him for Rs 20 lakh.

Saurabh Kumar has come into the limelight due to his economic bowling spells, as his economy rate in List-A cricket is 4.38, while the same stat in T20 cricket is 7.04. 

FAQs
What is Saurabh Kumar's age?
Saurabh Kumar is 30 years old.
When did Saurabh Kumar enter cricket?
Saurabh Kumar made his first-class debut for the Services senior team in Ranji Trophy 2014/15.
What is Saurabh Kumar's age?
Saurabh Kumar is 30 years old.
What is Saurabh Kumar's net worth?
Saurabh Kumar's net worth is estimated at approximately $4 million.