Ashwani Kumar (cricketer)
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| Born | 29 August 2001 Jhanjeri, Mohali, India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Left arm medium-fast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019/20– | Punjab | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025–present | Mumbai Indians | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 02 June 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ashwani Kumar (born 29 August 2001) is an Indian cricketer who plays for Punjab in domestic cricket and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.[1] He made his first-class debut on 9 December 2019, for Punjab in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy.[2] He made his List A debut on 8 December 2021, for Punjab in the 2021–22 Vijay Hazare Trophy.[3]
Ashwani was signed for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 mega auctions for 30 lakhs.[4]
On 30 March 2025, Kumar made his IPL debut for the Mumbai Indians in a match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Bowling his very first ball in the IPL, he got the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane,[5] having him caught at backward point. He also added the prized wickets of Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, and Andre Russell. He ended with figures of 4/24 in 3 overs, helping bowl KKR out for 116, and subsequently earning Player of the Match for this match winning performance.[6][7][8][9][10]
References
- ^ "Ashwani Kumar". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- ^ "Elite, Group A, Ranji Trophy at Jaipur, Dec 9-12 2019". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- ^ "Elite, Group E, Ranchi, Dec 8 2021, Vijay Hazare Trophy". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Who is Ashwani Kumar? Mumbai Indians pacer, taking four wickets on IPL debut, dismissed Ajinkya Rahane on first ball". Mint. 31 March 2025. Archived from the original on 13 April 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ Sports Desk, TOI (31 March 2025). "Ashwani Kumar scripts history with record-breaking IPL debut for Mumbai Indians". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "Who is Ashwani Kumar? MI's debutant who took four wickets vs KKR". The Times of India. 1 April 2025. Archived from the original on 13 April 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "Who Is Ashwani Kumar: Mumbai Indians Pacer Who Became 1st To Pick 4 Wickets On IPL Debut". NDTVSports. 31 March 2025. Archived from the original on 13 April 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "New kid on the block: Mumbai Indians' Ashwani Kumar is 1st Indian pacer with 4-wicket haul on IPL debut". The Print. 1 April 2025. Archived from the original on 13 April 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "'Didn't have lunch today, only ate a banana': Ashwani Kumar after recording best figures by an Indian player on IPL debut with 4/24 vs KKR". The Indian Express. 31 March 2025. Archived from the original on 13 April 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.