13 Facts About Praveen Kumar

1.

Praveen Kumar married Sapna Choudhary in 2010, she is a national-level Shooting sport player.

2.

Praveen Kumar first came to limelight for his performances for India Red in the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy 2007.

3.

Praveen Kumar made his One Day International cricket debut for the India national cricket team against Pakistan national cricket team at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur in November 2007.

4.

Praveen Kumar was later selected for the tri-nation Commonwealth Bank Series in 2008 in Australia against Australia national cricket team and Sri Lanka national cricket team and played an important role in the Indian triumph.

5.

Praveen Kumar established himself as the premier opening bowler for India in the ODIs from 2008 to 2010.

6.

Praveen Kumar was selected for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 but owing to an injury was replaced by Sreesanth.

7.

Praveen Kumar made his Test debut against West Indies cricket team at Kingston in June 2011.

8.

Praveen Kumar took a five wicket haul in the first Test match of India tour of England, 2011.

9.

Praveen Kumar was initially with the Royal Challengers Bangalore until 2010.

10.

Praveen Kumar did this against the Rajasthan Royals in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore in 2010.

11.

Praveen Kumar was unsold in the 2014 IPL auction owing to high base price.

12.

Praveen Kumar was picked up by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2015 auctions for a fee of 220 lakh Indian rupees.

13.

Praveen Kumar then went on to play for Gujarat Lions from 2016 to 2017.