Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an accomplished Indian cricketer known for his exceptional bowling skills, particularly his ability to swing the ball both ways. Born on February 5, 1990, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, he quickly rose through the ranks of Indian cricket, making his international debut in December 2012. Bhuvneshwar is celebrated for his remarkable control, accuracy, and ability to trouble batsmen with his inswing and outswing deliveries. Over the years, he has been a key figure in India’s bowling attack across all formats, earning a reputation as one of the most reliable and economical bowlers in limited-overs cricket. Notably, he is the only bowler to have dismissed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar for a duck in First-Class cricket. Bhuvneshwar has also been a crucial player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he has consistently performed as a leading bowler.
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| Full Name | Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh |
| Nickname(s) | Bhuvi, Bhuvan |
| Profession | Indian Cricketer (Bowler) |
| Height (approx.) | – In centimeters: 178 cm – In meters: 1.78 m – In feet inches: 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx.) | – In kilograms: 70 kg – In pounds: 154 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 inches – Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 12 inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | – ODI: 30 December 2012 against Pakistan at Chennai – Test: 22 February 2013 against Australia at Chennai – T20: 25 December 2012 against Pakistan at Bengaluru |
| Jersey Number | – #15 (India) – #15 (IPL) |
| Domestic/State Team | India A, Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Favourite Ball | Inswing & Outswing |
| Records (main ones) | – Has bowled the batsman out to take his first wicket in Test, ODI, and T20 match. – The only bowler to dismiss Sachin Tendulkar for a duck in First-Class Cricket. – The record for the most economical figures in a T20 international cricket match against West Indies in 2014, for conceding 3 runs from 3 overs. |
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| Date of Birth | 5 February 1990 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 34 Years |
| Birthplace | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Signature | Bhuvneshwar Kumar signature |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Luharli village, Gulaothi tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Family | Father: Kiran Pal Singh (Sub-inspector) Mother: Indresh Singh (Homemaker) Sister: Rekha Adhana (Elder) Brother: None Bhuvneshwar Kumar with his parents |
| Coach/Mentor | Vipin Vats, Sanjay Rastogi |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Gurjar (Mavi Gotra) |
| Address | A bungalow in Ganga Nagar, Meerut |
| Hobbies | Playing games on PS3 or iPad, Reading |
| Favourites | Cricketers: – Batsman: AB de Villiers – Bowler: Wasim Akram, Praveen Kumar Cricket Ground: Lord’s in London Tennis Player: Novak Djokovic Food: Kadhi Chawal Actresses: Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor Film: 3 Idiots Song: “Tu Hai Ki Nahi” from the film Roy Musician: A.R. Rahman Book: I Too Had a Love Story by Ravinder Singh Destination: Venice |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affair/Girlfriend | Nupur Nagar (Engineer) |
| Wife/Spouse | Nupur Nagar (Engineer) |
| Marriage Date | 23 November 2017 |
| Children | He was blessed with a baby girl on 24 November 2021. |
| Money Factor | Salary (as of 2017): – Retainer: INR 1 crore – Test: INR 15 lakh – ODI: INR 6 lakh – T20: INR 3 lakh |
