Shivang Kumar Stats, Age, Career, IPL Debut, Net Worth and More

Shivang Kumar is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-arm wrist-spin bowling all-rounder for Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL. His Indian Premier League debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2026 season put him on the map as one of the auction’s most-discussed uncapped picks. Shivang toiled his way through the Madhya Pradesh domestic set-up to reach the world’s biggest T20 league. It was not an easy journey for him — he failed to make his state’s Under-14 side, walked away from the sport for five months, and had to be rebuilt as a bowler by his own father before returning to make his mark. He picked up 10 wickets in three Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, including a five-wicket haul against Karnataka, form that earned him an IPL contract worth ₹30 lakh from Sunrisers Hyderabad.

This article will provide complete information about Shivang Kumar’s stats, career, net worth, and more.

Who is Shivang Kumar?

Shivang Kumar (born 26 May 2002) is an Indian cricketer. Born in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, he is a left-arm wrist-spin bowler and right-handed batter who plays for Madhya Pradesh domestically and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Shivang rose to prominence during the 2025–26 domestic season, taking a match-defining 5/45 against Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and following it with a 67 off 69 balls against Jharkhand. He is a rare “chinaman” bowler — a left-arm wrist-spinner rather than a conventional orthodox spinner — a skillset few Indian bowlers besides Kuldeep Yadav have mastered, which is a large part of why SRH picked him up at the IPL 2026 mini-auction for ₹30 lakh.

Aspect	Details
Full Name	Shivang Kumar
Nickname	Not publicly known
Profession	Professional Cricketer
Date of Birth	May 26, 2002
Age (2026)	24 Years
Birthplace	Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hometown	Moradabad
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Not publicly known
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Education	Not publicly known
Marital Status	Unmarried
Playing Role	Bowling All-Rounder
Batting Style	Right-Handed
Bowling Style	Left-Arm Wrist Spin (Chinaman)

Shivang Kumar Age

Shivang Kumar was born on 26 May, 2002. As of 2026, he is 24 years old. His zodiac sign is Gemini.

Shivang Kumar Height, Weight and Physical Appearance

Shivang Kumar is estimated to be around 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches (1.70–1.75 m) tall and weigh approximately 65–75 kg. He has black hair and black eyes. He has a slim, athletic build typical of a spin-bowling all-rounder, and generates sharp turn and bounce through a distinctive slingshot-style bowling action rather than reliance on physical size.

Family Member

Shivang Kumar comes from a cricket-oriented family originally from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, and is now based in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Praveen Kumar, is a Chief Ticket Inspector with Indian Railways and played Under-19 cricket for Bengal before being named among the state’s Ranji Trophy probables. Praveen later became Shivang’s primary cricket mentor and encouraged him to switch from right-arm finger spin to left-arm wrist spin. Shivang also has a brother, who reportedly recommended the MS Dhoni biopic that helped inspire him to return to cricket. Details about his mother and other siblings have not been publicly confirmed. Shivang and his father share the dream of seeing him represent India at the international level.

Early Life and Education

Shivang Kumar was introduced to cricket on the grounds of a railway colony, reflecting his father’s own background with Indian Railways. His father made the defining call early on to switch him from finger spin to wrist spin — a transition that took years to master. At age 14, after failing to make Madhya Pradesh’s Under-14 side, Shivang stepped away from cricket for around five months, unsure about his future in the sport. He has credited the MS Dhoni biopic, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, along with encouragement from his family, with motivating him to return. He later relocated to Indore in search of stronger competition, where he broke into Madhya Pradesh’s age-group cricket set-up. Specific details of his formal schooling have not been made public.

Relationship Status

As of 2026, Shivang Kumar is single. There is no publicly available information about a girlfriend or dating history.

Career

Growing up, Shivang Kumar wanted to succeed as a cricketer following in the footsteps of his father’s unfulfilled Under-19 career with Bengal. After the early setback of missing out on Madhya Pradesh’s Under-14 side, he rebuilt himself as a left-arm wrist-spinner and lower-order batter, eventually breaking through in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) with the Gwalior Cheetahs before catching the eye of IPL scouts.

Domestic Cricket

Shivang made his List A debut for Madhya Pradesh on 29 December 2025 against Kerala in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, returning figures of 2/42. In just his third match, he produced a career-defining spell of 5/45 against Karnataka, his maiden five-wicket haul. Across three Vijay Hazare Trophy matches in the 2025–26 season, he took 10 wickets at an average of 14.30 and an economy rate of 5.16, and also struck a List A half-century — 67 off 69 balls — against Jharkhand. At one stage in the tournament (after Madhya Pradesh’s first six matches), he ranked as the team’s second-highest wicket-taker behind fellow left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya — a snapshot rather than a confirmed final-season figure.

T20 Cricket and IPL Debut

In T20 cricket, Shivang made his debut for Madhya Pradesh on 26 November 2025 against Hyderabad in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring a quickfire 45 off 28 balls on debut. Across four matches in that tournament, he picked up four wickets at just over eight runs an over and scored 59 runs at a strike rate of 143.90.

This form earned him a ₹30 lakh deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, where he was picked as an uncapped spin option despite missing an SRH trial due to a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash. He had also trialled with Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals ahead of the auction. Shivang made his IPL debut on 2 April 2026, against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.

Shivang Kumar Stats

Here are Shivang Kumar’s stats in List A, domestic T20, and IPL cricket.

Bowling Stats

Format	Mat	Inns	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
List A	3	3	10	5/45	5/45	14.3	5.16	16.6	0	1	0
T20s	17	17	13	3/25	3/25	36.38	9.24	23.6	0	0	0
IPL	13	13	9	3/33	3/33	41.66	9.61	26	0	0	0

Batting and Fielding Stats

Format	Mat	Inns	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100s	50s	Ct	St
List A	3	2	67	67	33.5	88.15	0	1	0	0
T20s	17	10	112	45	11.2	128.73	0	0	0	0
IPL	13	6	53	27	8.83	115.21	0	0	0	0

Interesting Facts

• Shivang Kumar originally trained as a right-handed finger spinner before his father switched him to left-arm wrist spin.
• He is a genuine “chinaman” bowler — a style so rare in Indian cricket that Kuldeep Yadav is the only other bowler of this type to have succeeded at the international level.
• He quit cricket for around five months at age 14 after failing to make his state’s Under-14 side.
• Watching the MS Dhoni biopic is credited with helping motivate his return to the sport.
• His father, Praveen Kumar, works for Indian Railways and once played Under-19 cricket for Bengal.
• He missed his own IPL trial with SRH because it clashed with a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match — SRH signed him anyway, based on domestic data and scouting reports.
• Despite being a specialist bowler, he can also strike the ball hard down the order, evidenced by his List A half-century against Jharkhand.

Shivang Kumar Net Worth

Shivang Kumar’s net worth is estimated to be in the range of ₹50 lakh to ₹75 lakh as of 2026, according to reports tracking his finances. This figure is largely built around his ₹30 lakh IPL contract with Sunrisers Hyderabad, along with domestic match fees and daily allowances earned through representing Madhya Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. As an uncapped player in the early stages of his career, brand endorsements are not yet a significant source of income for him. However, his endorsement opportunities could increase as he gains greater recognition and establishes himself at the IPL level.

Social Media Presence

Shivang Kumar maintains a presence on Instagram, where he shares glimpses of his training and matches.

Conclusion

From the railway colony grounds of Moradabad to the IPL stage with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Shivang Kumar’s journey is one shaped by an unconventional bowling transformation, a difficult setback at age 14, and a rapid rise through Madhya Pradesh’s domestic ranks. His rare left-arm wrist-spin skillset, combined with his ability to contribute useful runs down the order, has made him one of the more closely watched uncapped signings of IPL 2026. With SRH short on specialist spin options, cricket fans will be watching to see how much of a role he carves out for himself in the seasons to come — and whether he can fulfil the shared dream he and his father have spoken about: playing for India.

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