Monank Patel Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
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Height: 5' 10"
Hometown: Anand, Gujarat
Age: 30 Years
Bio/Wiki | |
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Other name | Monaank Patel [1]Instagram - Monaank Patel |
Nickname | Monu [2]Facebook - Monank Patel |
Profession | Cricketer (Wicket-keeper Batsman) |
Famous for | Being the captain of the US National Cricket team for its first World Cup Squad |
Physical Stats & More | |
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: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 12 Inches |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Cricket | |
International Debut | • ODI- On 27 April 2019 against Papua New Guinea at Windhoek, Namibia • T20I- On 15 March 2019 against United Arab Emirates at Dubai |
Jersey Number | #15 (USA) #1 (USA) |
Domestic/State Team | First-Class/List-A/T20 • Gujarat Under-15 (2007-08) • Gujarat Under-16 (2008-09) • Gujarat Under-19 (2010-2012) Major League Cricket (MLC) • MI New York (2023) Abu Dhabi T10 League • Samp Army (2023-24) International League T20 (ILT20) • MI Emirates (2024) |
Batting Style | Right-handed |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 1 May 1993 (Saturday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 31Years |
Birthplace | Anand, Gujarat, India |
Zodiac sign | Taurus |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Anand, Gujarat, India |
School | Shri I. B. Patel Angel Senior Secondary School, Anand |
Caste | Koli |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian [3]Instagram - Monaank Patel |
Hobbies | • Travelling • Doing Yoga • Doing adventure activities |
Tattoo | Lord Shiva's face inked on his right arm |
Piercings | On both ears |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | N/A |
Parents | Father- Dilipbhai Patel Mother- Name Not Known |
Siblings | Sister- Ashvi Patel (Painter) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Monank Patel
- Monank Patel developed an interest in cricket at a young age after watching his father play cricket.
- He started playing cricket at the age of eleven. Sachin Tendulkar inspired him to become a professional cricketer.
- He later played for state-level age-group teams in Gujarat.
- Patel received a green card in 2010 and permanently moved to the USA in 2016. He lives in New Jersey.
- In July 2019, he was given a contract by the USA Cricket.
- On 13 September 2021, he scored his first ODI century against Nepal with 100 runs in 114 balls.
- He became the captain of the USA cricket team in October 2021.
- He said in an interview that he gave cricket training to kids to make a living.
- USA Cricket announced in January 2024 that Patel would lead the USA national team during the 2024 T20 World Cup held in the USA and West Indies.
- He does not train under a personal coach. He makes videos of himself practising and shows them to USA Cricket and his father, a former cricketer.
- He occasionally drinks alcoholic beverages such as beer during parties.
- He is a cat and dog lover.
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