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Ravi Bishnoi (Cricketer), Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

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Age: 22 Years
Hometown: Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Profession: Cricketer

Bishnoi Ravi

Bio/Wiki
ProfessionCricketer (All-Rounder)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 170 cm
in meters- 1.70 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 7”
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Cricket
International DebutODI- 6 October 2022 against South Africa at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
T20- On 16 February 2022 against West Indies at Eden Gardens
Domestic TeamRajasthan
IPL teamKings XI Punjab
Coach/MentorPradyot Singh & Shahrukh Pathan
Batting StyleRight-hand bat
Bowling StyleLeg-break googly
Personal Life
Date of Birth5 September 2000
Age (as of 2022) 22 Years
BirthplaceBirami, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Zodiac signVirgo
NationalityIndian
HometownJodhpur, Rajasthan
SchoolMahavir Public School, Jodhpur.
Educational Qualification10th Standard
ControversyHe was sanctioned by the ICC following his involvement in the ugly on-field scuffle between India and Bangladeshi players that took place after team India lost to Bangladesh in the final match of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020.
Relationships & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
ParentsFather- Mangilal Bishnoi (Govt school headmaster)
Mother- Sohni Devi (Homemaker)
Ravi Bishnoi with his parents
SiblingsBrother- Ashok Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi with his elder brother Ashok Bishnoi
Sister- Anita Bishnoi & Rinku Bishnoi
Favourites
CricketerBatsman- Virat Kohli
Bowler- Shane Warne, Anil Kumble

Ravi Bishnoi

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ravi Bishnoi

  • Ravi’s mother, Sohni Devi really enjoys watching cricket. They both sit and watch cricket matches together.

    A picture of Ravi Bishnoi along with his sisters, elder brother and mother

  • Back in 2013, due to limited finances and limited opportunities, Ravi and his friends built a cricket academy under the name “Spartans Cricket Academy” in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. They did most of the labour work by themselves. The academy is now producing great young talents.

    Spartans Academy

    A 2013 picture of Ravi Bishnoi with his friends, when they initiated the construction of the Spartans Cricket academy in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

  • Bishnoi used to travel on his bicycle to his academy which was 20 km away from his home.
  • Ravi used to bowl medium-fast, however, upon the advice of his coach Shahrukh Pathan, he started bowling spin.
    Ravi Bishnoi Punjab
  • In 2018, Bishnoi skipped his 12th standard exams on getting the opportunity to bowl at the nets of Rajasthan Royals camp, in Jaipur. That year, he grabbed the attention of some prominent cricket players and his career started to incline. [1]The Times of India
    Bishnoi Ravi
  • He represented Rajasthan in BCCI Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2019, where he took 17 wickets in 7 matches. He was the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. This performance helped him secure a spot in the U19 Cricket World cup 2020.
  • Ravi Bishnoi finished with 17 wickets in the U19 Cricket World Cup 2020, the highest in the tournament and also the most by an Indian player in the history of the tournament.

    Ravi Bishnoi celebrating after dismissing a Bangladeshi batsman in the final of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020

    Ravi Bishnoi celebrating after dismissing a Bangladeshi batsman in the final of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020

  • His consistent performance helped Ravi get a 2 crore IPL contract with Kings XI Punjab for IPL 2020.
    Ravi Bishnoi sold to KXIP
  • The young talent, Ravi Bishnoi is seen by the cricket fraternity as a future spin bowling wizard for India. [2]Crictracker

  • Ravi Bishnoi admires the legendary leg-spinner, Shane Warne. He grew up watching videos of Warne. His current favourite bowlers are Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Rashid Khan.

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