Varun Kumar (cricketer)

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Varun Kumar
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Born (1980-06-04) 4 June 1980 (age 43)
Delhi, India
NicknameVeekay
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
Source: Cricinfo, 9 April 2016

Varun Kumar (born 4 June 1980) is an Indian former cricketer. [1] He played 21 first-class matches for Delhi between 2001 and 2008. [2] After retirement from Cricket . He is now working as a Referee.

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References

  1. ""Playing Ranji for Delhi team is more difficult than getting selected in Indian team": Match referee Varun Kumar in exclusive interview". The Statesman. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  2. "Varun Kumar". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 April 2016.