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Saumy Pandey Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

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Father: Krishna Kumar Pandey
Age: 19 Years
Hometown: Bharatpur, Madhya Pradesh

Saumy Pandey

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Full nameSaumy Kumar Pandey [1]The Times of India
ProfessionCricketer (Bowler)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 175 cm
in meters- 1.75 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 9”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 70 kg
in pounds- 154 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 40 Inches
- Waist: 32 Inches
- Biceps: 12 Inches
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Cricket
International DebutODI- India U19 vs Afghan U19 in Johannesburg (29-Dec-2023)
Jersey Number# 4 (India)
Saumy Pandey while showing his jersey number
State TeamMadhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA)
CoachAril Anthony
Saumy Pandey with his coach
Batting StyleLeft hand Bat
Bowling StyleSlow Left arm Orthodox
Personal Life
Date of Birth4 November 2004 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2023)19 Years
BirthplaceBharatpur, District Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh
Zodiac signScorpio
NationalityIndian
HometownBharatpur, District Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh
SchoolKendriya Vidyalaya Number-1, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Relationships & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
Wife/SpouseN/A
ParentsFather- Krishna Kumar Pandey (government school teacher)
Saumy Pandey with his father
Mother- Sharmila Pandey (teacher)

Saumy Pandey

Some Lesser Known Facts About Saumy Pandey

  • Saumy Pandey is an Indian cricketer. He served as the vice-captain for the Indian U19 cricket team in 2023.
  • Once in a media conversation, his father shared that Saumy was a premature baby. When Saumy was a child, he often caught a cold, cough, and headaches because of weather changes. The doctor suggested his parents introduce him to some physical activities, like cycling or swimming. His father said,

    Since my wife and I returned home from work only in the evening, we had to find a suitable sport. We decided cricket would be a good option as he was inclined towards the sport. He used to keep the bat and ball close to him while sleeping as a kid.”

  • When he was 5 years old, Saumy Pandey visited Haridwar with his parents. While there, a priest predicted that when he grew up, he would become either an engineer or a doctor. However, he became upset with the prediction and expressed his desire to become a cricketer instead.
  • Saumy Pandey was not physically fit in his childhood. Even though he was not fit, he decided to play cricket and often consulted the doctor if it was okay for him to play cricket. He did not give up on his dream.
  • When he was six years old, his father met cricket coach Aril Anthony. They decided to enrol Saumy in Vindh Cricket Academy, which was about 30 kilometres away from his hometown, Bharatpur in Madhya Pradesh.

    Saumy Pandey with his coach, Aril Anthony

    Saumy Pandey with his coach, Aril Anthony

  • When he was 8 years old, he was selected for the Under-14 cricket team of DCA Sidhi for Rewa Division. Then, when he was 9, he began playing for the Under-14 team of MPCA, Madhya Pradesh.
  • At 16, Saumy Pandey played for the Under 19 cricket team of Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, he also led the Under 19 team for Madhya Pradesh as captain.
  • In 2023, he was a part of the U19 High-Performance camp organised by the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore.

    Saumy Pandey while practising bowling

    Saumy Pandey while practising bowling

  • Saumy Pandey’s playing style during the U19 World Cup in South Africa in 2024 was compared to that of Ravindra Jadeja, who made headlines 16 years earlier for his performance in the U19 World Cup. In five matches, Pandey took 16 wickets, which included three 4-wicket hauls and a hat-trick. However, Saumy was quick to pay his respects to the legendary player, stating that it was unfair for him to be compared with veteran player Ravindra.

    Saumy Pandey while bowling during a cricket match

    Saumy Pandey while bowling during a cricket match

  • He likes travelling to distant places, swimming, and dancing in his free time.

    Saumy Pandey while enjoying a trip

    Saumy Pandey while enjoying a trip

  • The veteran Indian allrounder Ravindra Jadeja is Saumy Pandey’s inspiration.

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