Cricketer Praveen Kumar road accident: Former Indian cricketer Praveen Kumar and his son luckily survived a road accident in Meerut last Tuesday night.
Cricketer Praveen Kumar car accident
Former Indian cricketer Praveen Kumar met with a major road accident in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday night. Fortunately, both Kumar and his son escaped the accident without serious injuries.
The incident took place when Kumar was returning from Pandav Nagar area and his Land Rover Defender was hit by a speeding truck. Although the car was badly damaged, Kumar and his son miraculously escaped unhurt.
Local police confirmed that the driver of the truck that caused the accident was arrested and detained. This is indeed a fortunate outcome given the potential severity of the collision.
This is not the first time that Praveen Kumar has been involved in a road accident. Back in 2007, shortly after breaking into the Indian national cricket team, he fell off a jeep, underscoring the unfortunate recurrence of such incidents in his life.
Praveen Kumar is known for his exceptional ability to swing the new ball in both directions. He had a successful career representing India in various formats of the game. He played six matches in Test matches, while in One Day Internationals (ODIs) he played in 68 matches, and in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) he played 10 matches. During his international career, Kumar took a total of 27 wickets in Tests, 77 wickets in ODIs and 8 wickets in T20Is.
One of the highlights of Kumar’s career was his contribution to India’s triumph in the CB series held in Australia during the 2007-08 season. His skilful bowling played a crucial role in India’s success in that tournament.
Apart from his international career, Kumar has also been part of various teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
A recent car accident serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges athletes face, even after retirement. It is fortunate that Praveen Kumar and his son emerged from the incident without serious injury and we wish them a speedy recovery from any minor injuries they sustained.
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What happened to cricketer Praveen Kumar?
Former Indian cricketer Praveen Kumar recently survived a major road accident in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. While returning from Pandav Nagar area, Kumar’s Land Rover Defender was hit by a speeding truck.
Fortunately, both Kumar and his son managed to escape the incident without serious injury, despite the car sustaining significant damage. This is the second time that Kumar has been involved in a road accident, the first being in 2007 when he fell off a jeep shortly after making his debut for the Indian cricket team.
Praveen Kumar, known for his exceptional ability to swing the new ball in both directions, has had a successful career representing India in various formats of the game. He played 6 Tests, 68 ODIs and 10 T20Is, taking a total of 27, 77 and 8 wickets respectively.
One of his notable achievements was his significant contribution to India’s CB series win in Australia during the 2007-08 season. Along with his international career, Kumar has also played for teams like Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. Despite the recent road accident, both Kumar and his son are happy to have come out of the incident without any major injuries.
Who is Praveen Kumar?
Praveen Kumar, born 2 October 1986, is a former Indian cricketer known for his right arm medium pace bowling style. He represented the Uttar Pradesh cricket team in first-class cricket and gained recognition for his ability to swing the ball both ways while maintaining excellent line and length. In October 2018, Kumar decided to retire from all forms of cricket.
Off the field, Kumar was born in Laprana village in Shamli district and is the son of Head Constable Sakat Singh Khaiwal and Murti Devi Khaiwal. He tied the knot with Sapna Choudhary in 2010, who is a national level shooter.
Kumar is also involved in business ventures, owning a farmhouse in Barnava village and a restaurant and wedding banquet called “Praveen Restaurant and Wedding Banquet” located in Meerut at NH-58 Rohta Road Crossing.
Kumar’s cricketing career was not without its challenges as he faced stress-related illnesses, which he actively worked to overcome. There was an incident where he got into a physical altercation with a doctor who splashed mud on his clothes, resulting in damage to a glassware shop. In addition, he went through a difficult phase and attempted suicide due to stress. However, he sought counseling and is now focused on moving forward in life.
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Real name | Praveenkumar Sakat Singh |
Profession | Former Indian cricketer |
date of birth | October 2, 1986 |
Birth place | Laparna, Shamli, UP, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Marriage status | Married |
Woman | Sapna Chaudhary (2010) |
Parents | Mr. Sakat Singh Khaiwal and Mrs. Murti Devi Khaiwal |
Religion | Hinduism |
IPL career of cricketer Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar had an eventful IPL career, starting with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) until 2010. During his time with RCB, he achieved significant milestones, including becoming the sixth bowler in IPL history to score hat-trick in a match against Rajasthan Royals in 2010.
Additionally, he scored one of the biggest sixes in IPL history during the 2008 season, playing for RCB against Rajasthan Royals. The big shot, of 124 metres, equaled the record set by Chennai Super Kings’ Albie Morkel.
In the following years, Praveen Kumar played for various IPL teams. He represented Kings XI Punjab from 2011 to 2013, Mumbai Indians in 2014 as a replacement for the injured Zaheer Khan and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2015.
His IPL journey continued with Gujarat Lions in 2016 and 2017. However, after his stint with Gujarat Lions, Praveen Kumar did not make another appearance in the IPL, ending his IPL career.
Praveen Kumar’s IPL career has been marked by memorable performances including a hat-trick, a mighty six and contributions to various teams during his involvement in the tournament.
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