Sumit Kumar is an Indian cricketer. He plays for Haryana in the domestic circuit. He made headlines when he was acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs 1 crore in the 2024 IPL auction.
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Wiki/Biography
Sumit Kumar was born on Tuesday, 12 December 1995 (age 28 years; as of 2023) in Gurugram, Haryana, India. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He started playing cricket at a young age and went on to become a cricketer.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 0″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 42″, Waist 32″, Biceps 12″
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents. He has a brother.
Sumit Kumar with his family members
Wife & Children
There is not much information about marital status.
Religion
He follows Hinduism.
Career
Domestic
In 2018, he played for West Zone in the Vizzy Trophy. In 2019, he made his debut for Haryana in domestic tournaments (in first-class, List-A, and T20). He trained at Nirvana Cricket Club, Gurugram.
Sumit Kumar after making his debut for Haryana
In 2023, he helped Haryana win the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the first time by claiming 18 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 4.15 and scoring 183 runs in the lower order at a strike rate of 155.08; he won the Man of the Tournament award for his performance.
Sumit Kumar during Vijay Hazare Trophy
Indian Premier League (IPL)
In the IPL auction for the 2024 season, Delhi Capitals (DC) acquired him for Rs 1 crore against his base price of Rs 20 Lakh.
Car Collection
He owns a Tata Harrier SUV.
Sumit Kumar with his Tata Harrier SUV
Salary/Income
He earned a yearly salary of Rs 1 crore in 2024 from his IPL contract with Delhi Capitals.
Facts/Trivia
- He follows Hardik Pandya for cricket techniques as an allrounder.
- His batting style is right-handed, and his bowling style is right-arm medium-fast. He usually plays in the lower order as a bowling allrounder.
Sumit Kumar’s right-handed batting style
- He likes travelling during his free time.
Sumit Kumar during a trip to Rishikesh
- He works out in the gym to maintain his fitness.
Sumit Kumar during a gym session
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