Name Hindi: हनुमा विहारी / Gender Man
Hanuma Vihari
Born on October 13, 1993 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, Hanuma Vihari is a top-notch cricketer who has represented India at the international level. With impeccable skills and unwavering dedication towards the sport, he cements his position as one of India’s most promising cricket stars.
Early Life and Career
Raised with a prodigious passion for cricket since childhood, Hanuma lost his father when he was only 12 years old. Despite personal tragedy, his enthusiasm towards cricket never waned. He kept refining his skills and made stellar performances in various age-group tournaments which eventually propelled him to stand out from the crowd.
- Vihari first garnered attention by scoring massive runs at the Under-15 level for Hyderabad, earning an elevation to higher age groups subsequently.
- In his debut Ranji Trophy season (2011), he impressed everyone with a century. A consistent run-getter for Hyderabad in domestic circuit solidified his reputation as a reliable middle-order batsman.
- A shift to Andhra team happened in 2016 where again he continued his rich vein of form dominating proceedings with vital contributions particularly in crunch situations.
- Moreover, he also captained India Green team in Duleep trophy tournament making valuable contributions both as a leader and player.
International Career Highlights
Hanuma Vihari’s exceptional domestic performance paved way for being selected into Indian test squad for England tour series in August 2018. His journey so far:
- Made his Test debut against England on Sept 7, 2018; scored a crucial half-century, effectively helping India stay in the match.
- In his following Test stints against West Indies and Australia, he delivered steady performances further validating selector’s choice to include him in the squad.
- Vihari’s highest score of 111 came against West Indies during the September 2019 series held at Jamaica. This century marked an important milestone in his career, thus reinforcing his position within the team lineup.
- The cricketer has currently played 12 Tests, scoring over 600 runs with an average over 32.
Recognition
Prestigious recognition awarded on Vihar includes:
- Lala Amarnath Award: For being the best all-rounder in Ranji Trophy for the year 2017-18
IPL Career
Despite making headlines for his superb performance in red ball cricket (Tests), Hanuma Vihari didn’t have much success in Indian Premier League (IPL) due to his less aggressive playing style, often considered essential T20s. Vihari initiated IPL battles with Sunrisers Hyderabad before moving onto Delhi Capitals for IPL 2018 and 2019 season but later went unsold in auctions.
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