Kuldeep Sen is an Indian cricketer, who is best known for making his IPL debut as a part of Rajasthan Royals in 2022.
Contents
Wiki/Biography
Kuldeep Rampal Sen was born on Tuesday, 22 October 1996 (age 26 years; as in 2022) in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Libra. He studied at Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Madhya Pradesh.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
Kuldeep’s father’s name is Ram Pal Sen, who works as a barber. His mother’s name is Geeta Sen, who is a housewife.
Kuldeep Sen’s parents
He has four brothers and sisters. One of his brothers is Rajdeep Sen, who works as a policeman, and his other brother is Jagdeep Sen, who runs a coaching center.
Kuldeep Singh with his brother Jagdeep Sen
Wife
Kuldeep is unmarried.
Cricket
Domestic and league
Kuldeep started playing cricket at the age of thirteen. His home team is Madhya Pradesh. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler. He was trained by Aryl Anthony. In November 2018, he made his first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy, representing Madhya Pradesh in a Test match against Tamil Nadu in Dindigul. In the Championship, he was man of the match in the Elite B round three match against Punjab when he took a total of seven wickets, including two in the second wicket.
Kuldeep Sen batting during Ranji Trophy 2018
On 24 February 2019, he made his T20 debut in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, representing Madhya Pradesh in a match against Mumbai in Indore.
Kuldeep Sen in action during Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2019
On 25 September 2019, he made his List A debut for Madhya Pradesh in a 50-over match against Tripura in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy. In February 2022, he got a chance to play IPL after being bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs. Rs 20 lakh in the auction.
Kuldeep Sen is part of Rajasthan Royals team
In 2022, he was selected in the Indian team for Asia Cup 2022 in place of Deepak Chahar.
international
He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 4 December 2022 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka and scored 2 not out and took 2 for 37.
Facts/General Knowledge
- His teammates call him Champion.
- He has a Baleno.
Kuldeep Sen posing with his car
- When he was sixteen, he joined the Vindhya Cricket Academy where he trained with his senior Indian fast bowler Ishwar Pandey. Ishwar realized that Kuldeep was very talented and supported him a lot throughout his journey. In an interview, Kuldeep said that Ishwar bought him a new pair of spikes for a match because he could not afford new shoes. Later his expenses were borne by Madhya Pradesh Cricket Academy.
Kuldeep Sen practicing at Madhya Pradesh Cricket Academy
- Kuldeep’s father works as a barber in his salon in Rewa. His father could only afford his children’s education and when he learned that Kuldeep wanted to become a cricketer, he scolded and beat him. Talking about him in the interview, his father said,
I don’t have time to eat today. There are many customers. I have been doing this for the last 30 years. I am happy for my son. He has made me proud. I never supported his passion for sports. When he was in school, I scolded and beat him for playing cricket, but he never gave up his dreams.
Kuldeep Sen’s father is cutting hair in his salon
- In 2016, while he was playing in a state camp for the U23 team, he injured his back. Despite the injury, he played the match because he knew that he would get money if he won the match. After coming back from the camp, he was suggested proper rest and was not allowed to play further matches. In an interview, he had said that he became sad when he came to know that he would not be able to play. Talking about this in an interview he said,
I had anxiety attacks and insomnia. When my heartbeat started increasing I had to consult a doctor. I was given sleeping pills for the next 20 days.
- In an interview, he told that when he got a call from Rajasthan Royals in February 2022, he was offered a job in the CAG office in Gwalior.
- Kuldeep had to struggle a lot before his IPL debut in February 2022. His IPL jersey number is 22. In an interview he said that he never missed his practice session even when it rained. In the interview he further said,
When it rained in the morning, I used to go to the stadium drenched. I used to go to the stadium by bike and come back running. My home was far from the city but I still went to the gym because I knew that if I struggled today, I would benefit in the future. I used to go to the gym wearing two wet clothes. I am thankful to the gym owner who has not asked me for fees till date.”
- In an interview, Kuldeep said that his coach Ariel Anthony, who runs Rewa Cricket Academy, did not take any fees from him. While talking about Kuldeep in an interview, Aril said,
He used to bowl bouncers, but in the process he would take a chuck or two in an over. That is why I never allowed him to go to trial at the district level. There will be an allegation and career will be over. It took me 4 years to overcome this deficiency.”
- In an interview, he said that his Instagram username, 150Kuldeep, reflected that he wanted his ball delivery speed to be 150 MPPS.
- He is a passionate animal lover and often posts their pictures on social media.
Kuldeep Sen posing with his dogs
Categories: Biography
Source: vcmp.edu.vn