IPL is a platform that gives various opportunities to domestic players to showcase their talent and skills to the world. Every year several players in the domestic circuit get picked by teams to showcase their potential.
Like every other young cricketer, a cricketer from Punjab Ramandeep Singh too had a dream to make himself a force to reckon with in cricket. His dream was fulfilled when he was picked by Mumbai Indians in the 2022 IPL auction.
In this article, we are going to take you through Ramandeep’s personal life and cricket journey.
1. Early life:
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Ramandeep Singh was born on 13 April 1997 in Chandigarh, Punjab. Ramandeep’s father Hardev Singh was an international cyclist who went on to represent India in the Asian Games as well as the Asian Track Championships.
His father wanted Ramandeep to be a cyclist like him but Raman had no interest in the sport. Instead after seeing India lifting the T20 World Cup 2007, Ramandeep made up his mind to be a cricketer. His father and family supported him in his decision.
2. Ramandeep Singh’s biography:
| Full name | Ramandeep Singh |
| Date of birth | 13 April 1997 |
| Birth place | Chandigarh Punjab |
| Playing role | Birthplace |
| Father’s name | Hardev Singh |
| Religion | Sikh |
| Age as in 2024 | 26 years |
3. Ramandeep Singh education:
Ramandeep had not been a very studious student since his childhood rather he was passionate about sports. However, Ramandeep did his schooling at Mount Carmel school after which he completed his bachelor’s from Chandigarh University. Ramandeep Singh took cricket coaching from his childhood coach Sukhwinder Tinku.
4. Early cricketing career:
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Ramandeep Singh started his cricketing journey at the age of 10 while he was in school. His father took him to coach Sukhwinder Tinku for cricket coaching. While doing his schooling Ramandeep started participating in many district and state-level tournaments. After years of hard work, he was allowed to play for Mohali under 16.
He scored two hundred in the Punjab inter-district tournament. Which helped him to earn a spot in Mohali under-19 team. Ramandeep played for the Mohali team in the Katoch Shield tournament. Later on, he continued to show his batting ability in under-23 tournaments as well. After his consistent performance at various levels, he finally got an opportunity to play for Punjab.
5. Domestic career:
Ramandeep made his first appearance for Punjab in a t20 match against Haryana on January 29 2017 in an inter-state tournament. He failed to make an impression in his debut match as he was dismissed for only 6 runs.
He was then given a chance for Punjab in list A format against Vidarbha in the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare trophy. However, Ramandeep did not get an opportunity to bat in his debut match. Ramandeep made his Ranji trophy debut against Bengal in the 2019-20 season.
He was dismissed on a duck in his debut innings but made an impressive 69 in the second innings of the same match.
Later on, Ramandeep worked hard on his batting and bowling and became a regular feature in Punjab’s lineup. He showcased his bowling ability in a match against Baroda where he took a brilliant hat trick in Vijay Hazare. He showcased his hard-hitting power skills in a Sher -e Punjab t 20 match where he hit five consecutive sixes
6. Ipl career:
Ramandeep Singh was picked by Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022 as a replacement for Surya Kumar Yadav. He was bought by Mumbai Indians at a base price of 20 lakh. He made his maiden IPL appearance on 9 April 2022 against royal challengers Bangalore.
He scored 13 runs off 6 balls in his debut match. He played 5 matches in the 2022 season scoring 45 runs at an average of 22.50. Apart from this he also picked up six wickets.
However, in the 2023 season, he did not get a chance to feature in a single match for the franchise, later on, he was released by the franchise before the 2024 IPL auction. In the 2024 IPL auction, he was picked by Kolkata knight riders at a base price of 20 lakh.
7. Ramandeep Singh net worth:
As per media sources Ramandeep’s net worth is around 50 lakhs. His primary source of income is cricket. He earns money from domestic cricket as well as from IPL. He also owns a luxury house in Chandigarh where he lives with his family.
8. Some interesting facts about Ramandeep Singh:
- Ramandeep Singh is a huge fan of Andre Russell.
- He is a cousin of Prabhsimran Singh and Anmol Preet Singh
- Ramandeep’s father Hardev Singh is an international cyclist who has represented India in Asian games.
9. Social media:
Ramandeep Singh has more than 62,000 followers on Instagram where he shares pictures and information about what’s happening in his daily life. Ramandeep Singh’s official Instagram account is @_ramandeep.singh_
FAQ:
Q. Who is Ramandeep Singh?
A. He is an Indian allrounder who plays for Punjab in domestic cricket and for KKR in IPL.
Q. When is Ramandeep Singh born and what is his birthplace?
A. Ramandeep Singh was born on April 13 1997 in Chandigarh Punjab to Hardev Singh who is a famous cyclist.
Q. What is Ramandeep Singh’s IPL salary?
A. Ramandeep Singh was brought by Kolkata Knight Riders at a base price of 20 lakhs
Summary:
Ramandeep Singh is another Indian talented all-rounder who has been grind through Indian domestic cricket. He is young and has all the potential to be a good all-rounder for India in limited overs.
Because of his ability to hit long and towering sixes at will along with medium-pace bowling Ramandeep can be an asset for any team in the middle order however to succeed at this level he has to now turn his potential into performance.
