Mayank Anurag Agarwal, a prominent Indian cricketer, is renowned for his exceptional skills as a right-handed batsman representing Karnataka. His career is marked by significant achievements and memorable moments.

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Born on February 16, 1991, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Mayank Agarwal is 33 years old as of 2024. He received his education at Bishop Cotton Boys’ School and Jain University, both located in Bengaluru.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
• Hair Color: Black
• Eye Color: Black

Family & Wife

Mayank Agarwal is the son of Pranav Kumar Pandey, a builder, and Suchitra Singh. He has a brother, Raj Kishan, a former state-level cricketer. He married Aashita Sood on June 4, 2018, and they welcomed their son, Ayansh, on December 8, 2022.

Records

Mayank’s cricketing journey boasts impressive achievements:

• Leading run-scorer for India in the Under-19 World Cup 2010.
• Recipient of the Madhavrao Scindia Award for highest run-scorer in Ranji Trophy.
• Notable performances in IPL, including a 41-run knock off 31 balls against Mumbai Indians while playing for RCB.
• A significant partnership with Manish Pandey, contributing a powerful 176 runs off 133 balls against South Africa-A in 2015.

Career

His professional career highlights include:

• Scoring his first triple century in first-class cricket during the 2017-2018 Ranji Trophy.
• Being selected by Kings XI Punjab in the 2018 IPL auction.
• Leading run-scorer for Karnataka in the 2018 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• International Test debut against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2018.
• ODI debut against New Zealand at Seddon Park on February 5, 2020.

Facts

Some interesting facts about Mayank Agarwal:

• He admires Sachin Tendulkar, whose inspiration led him to cricket.
• Enjoys listening to music in his free time.
• Considers Virender Sehwag his favorite cricketer.
• Known for maintaining a balance between aggressive batting and partnerships as an opener.
• Has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, and Rising Pune Supergiants in the IPL.

In a concerning incident on January 31, 2024, Mayank Agarwal was hospitalized after ingesting a poisonous liquid on a flight, mistakenly believing it to be water. Following his recovery, a complaint was filed to investigate the matter.

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