Harshal Patel is a USA Green Card holder. |
His family emigrated to the United States in 2008, but he stayed in India to pursue cricket. |
His coach Tarak Trivedi supported his decision to focus on cricket. |
He started cricket training at the age of 8 under Tarak Trivedi's guidance. |
In 2008, Harshal joined the Aggressive Cricket Club in New Jersey. |
He played in the U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy and took 23 wickets. |
Harshal made his List A debut for Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2009. |
He was part of the India U-19 squad for the 2010 World Cup. |
Harshal's IPL journey started with Mumbai Indians in 2010. |
He later played for Haryana in T20 matches. |
Harshal gained attention by taking five wickets in an inning. |
Delhi Daredevils bought him for Rs. 20 lakhs in 2018. |
In January 2021, he was traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore. |
Harshal achieved his first career hat-trick in the 2021 IPL. |
He set a record for the most runs conceded in an IPL over in 2021. |
Harshal took 32 wickets in the 2021 IPL season. |
He was chosen as a net bowler for India in the 2021 T20 World Cup. |
Harshal Patel performed well in his T20I debut against New Zealand. |
He was named as the player of the match in one of his T20I matches. |
Patel was added to India's T20I team for a series against Ireland in June 2022. |
In March 2023, Harshal opened up about personal struggles in an RCB podcast. |
He was acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs. 11.75 crore in the 2024 IPL auction. |
Harshal Patel specializes in accurate bowling of slower balls, particularly offcutters. |
He enjoys playing the guitar and has performed at various events. |