Hanuma Vihari is an Indian cricketer. He is capable of both batting and bowling. His journey from domestic cricket to international cricket is amazing. Despite some uneasy sporting performances, he became an excellent cricketer. Due to which he attracted the attention of the national team selectors.
Bio/Wiki | |
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Real Name/Full Name | Gade Hanuma Vihari |
Nickname(s) | Kanna |
Profession | Cricketer (Batsman) |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in feet & inches- 5’ 9” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 65 kg in pounds- 145 lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 36 inches - Waist: 30 inches - Biceps: 13 inches |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Cricket | |
International Debut | ODI- Did Not Play Test- 7 September 2018 against England at London T20- Did Not Play |
Jersey Number | # India (Country Name) |
Domestic/State Team | Ranji Trophy: Andhra Pradesh IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013) |
Coach/Mentor | Rahul Dravid John Ramakrishnan Sridhar |
Batting Style | Right-hand Bat |
Bowling Style | Right-arm Offbreak |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 13 October 1993 |
Age (as in 2019) | 25 Years |
Birthplace | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh |
School | Not Known |
College/University | Not Known |
Educational Qualifications | Not Known |
Religion | Hinduism |
Hobbies | Travelling and Gardening |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Not Known |
Family | |
Parents | Father- Name Not Known Mother- Name Not Known |
Siblings | Brother- Not Known Sister- Not Known |
Table of Contents
Biography
Hanuma Vihari was born on 13 October 1993 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. When Vihari was only 9, his father took him to the Gymkhana ground in Hyderabad to show him the bat of Ambati Rayudu. He has since decided to play cricket. According to his mother, he left his home at a very young age to pursue his career in cricket. When he was 12, his father died. Often they are also called Kanna.
Family
हनुमा विहारी का जन्म सत्यनारायण और विजयलक्ष्मी के घर हुआ था। उनका एक छोटा भाई है।
Cricket Career
At the age of 16, he started his cricketing career with Hyderabad domestic cricket team in the year 2009. In the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy, he scored the first triple century in his cricketing career, scoring 302 against Odisha. Hanuma Vihari was also a member of the India Under-19 cricket team, which won the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Australia. In the year 2013, he played cricket for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 6th season of IPL. He was part of the team till 2015. In August 2018, he was selected in the Indian cricket team for the last two Test matches against England. On 7 September 2018, he played his first Test match against England. In his debut match, he had scored 56 runs in the first innings.
Some Known Facts About Hanuma Vihari
- In the 2013 IPL, he bowled Chris Gayle for just 1 run.
- In the 2017-18 Ranji season, he scored 752 runs in six matches at an average of 94. Which was the highest score in the tournament.
- He scored an average of 59.45 in first-class cricket. Then Steve Smith from Australia averages 57.27.
- He is also a talented right-handed batsman and fielder.