Ramesh Kumar (cricketer)

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Ramesh Kumar
Personal information
Born (1999-01-01) 1 January 1999 (age 25)
BattingLeft-handed
Bowling Slow left-arm orthodox
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 14 February 2022

Ramesh Kumar (born 1 January 1999) is an Indian cricketer who was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL. [1] He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm spin bowler. [2] [3]

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Early life

Ramesh Kumar was born on 1 January 1999 in Jalalabad, Punjab. His family had migrated from Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, to Jalalabad, Punjab. [4]

Indian Premier League

In February 2022, he was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders team for the 2022 Indian Premier League. [5]

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References

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