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

Bio/Wiki
Full name	Saumy Kumar Pandey [1]The Times of India
Profession	Cricketer (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 Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Cricket
International Debut	ODI- India U19 vs Afghan U19 in Johannesburg (29-Dec-2023)
Jersey Number	# 4 (India)
State Team	Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA)
Coach	Aril Anthony
Batting Style	Left hand Bat
Bowling Style	Slow Left arm Orthodox
Personal Life
Date of Birth	4 November 2004 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2023)	19 Years
Birthplace	Bharatpur, District Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Bharatpur, District Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh
School	Kendriya Vidyalaya Number-1, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Wife/Spouse	N/A
Parents	Father- Krishna Kumar Pandey (government school teacher) Mother- Sharmila Pandey (teacher)

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

• 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’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

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

  Saumy Pandey while enjoying a trip

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