Who is Shivang Kumar? SRH's 30 lakh IPL 2026 auction pick who ...
Meet Shivang Kumar who picked up a five-wicket haul for Madhya Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 against Karnataka.
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Recent profile and IPL status: Shivang Kumar is an emerging left-arm wrist-spinner who debuted for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, after a standout Vijay Hazare Trophy season for Madhya Pradesh. He has been highlighted in multiple outlets as a young, low-cost purchase with potential to develop into a key squad member for SRH [source summaries referenced in recent cricket coverage].
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Notable performances this year: In domestic 2025-26, he took 10 wickets in three Vijay Hazare Trophy matches with an economy around 5.16, including a five-wicket haul against Karnataka, which helped him secure IPL opportunities later that year [source summaries referenced in coverage around his IPL journey]. In IPL 2026, he has started with a few early matches for SRH, including a notable spell against KKR and a few wickets in the early stages of the season [source summaries referenced in coverage of SRH’s campaign].
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Background and hype: Media profiles have compared him to other young left-arm wrist-spinners emerging in Indian cricket, noting his potential as a bowling all-rounder who can contribute with the bat lower down the order as well [source summaries referenced in IPL wrap-ups and feature pieces].
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