Bio/Wiki
Profession | Cricketer (All-rounder) |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | New Era Senior Secondary School, Vadodara, Gujarat |
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College/University | Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce |
Personal Life
Hometown | Vadodara, Gujarat |
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Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Religion | Hinduism |
Family
Mother | Rajeshwari Singh |
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Siblings | Brother - Jyotsnil Singh (cricketer), Sister - Ayushi Singh |
Career
Domestic/State Team |
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IPL Teams |
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Jersey Number | #24 |
Batting Style | Right-handed |
Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
Notable Achievements |
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Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/magicalman_swapnil/ | |
https://www.facebook.com/SwapnilSinghOfficial |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Began playing cricket due to his father's passion for the sport, who also served as his first coach. | |
Relocated from Lucknow to Baroda in 2001 to advance his cricket career. | |
Initially aimed to be a batsman as per his father's wishes, but transitioned to bowling after moving. | |
Made his first-class debut for Baroda at the age of 14 years and 355 days. | |
Shared a room with Virat Kohli during Under 15 and Under 19 tours to Sri Lanka and Malaysia. | |
Drafted by Mumbai Indians in the inaugural IPL season in 2008, but went unsold for 8 years before being picked up by Kings XI Punjab. | |
Took his first IPL wicket of MS Dhoni in 2017 at Indore. | |
Dropped from the Baroda team in 2020 despite steady performances, later joining Uttarakhand with assistance from Irfan Pathan. | |
Joined Lucknow Super Giants in 2023 for Rs. 20 lakhs. | |
Retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs. 50 lakhs in the IPL auctions held in November 2024. |