Harshal Patel (Cricketer) Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Biography, Family, Career, Net Worth, Wife, & More
Harshal Patel is an Indian cricketer who lives in Sanand, Gujarat. He is a right-arm fast bowler. Harshal took 23 wickets at an impressive average of 11 in the 2006 Vinoo Mankand Trophy. He took 52 wickets in 9 matches in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy and Harshal became the highest wicket taker that year.
| Real name | Harshal Patel |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of birth | 23 November 1990 |
| Age (as 2022) | 32 year old |
| Birth Place | Sanand, Gujarat , India |
| Parents | Father: Vikaram Patel Mother: Darshana Patel |
| Sibling | Brother: Tapan Patel Sister: Late Archita Patel (died in 2022) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Gujarat, India |
| Coach | Tarak Trivedi |
| Batting style | Right-handed batting |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast- medium bowling |
| Net worth | $2 million (Approx.) |
| Martial Status | Not Known |
Birth & Early Life
Harshal Patel was born on 23 November 1990, in Sanand, Gujarat. His father Vikaram had decided to shift USA, but his brother Tapan saw the hidden talent of cricket in Harshal and stayed in India.
| School | Not Known |
| College | H.A. College of Commerce, Ahemdabad, Gujarat |
| Education Qualification | Graduation |
Career
Harshal Patel started his cricket career from his hometown Ahmedabad. When he used to go to the coaching camp, at that time during the 2003 World cup, his picture was printed in a newspaper and it was written that the youth of cricket has increased since the start of the World Cup. This picture and news of Harshal became the first memory in cricket.
He was the best player of his age in his cricket coaching camp. His coach Tarak Trivedi became his assistant, Harshal’s family was going to USA in his early career, then his coach explained to his family that they should stay in India and help Harshal to make is cricket career. Harshal had performed very well in U-19 but he was not selected by the state selectors. He performed very well in U-15, U-17, and U-19. He was also a captain of Haryana team in Ranji Trophy 2019.
IPL Career
Harshal started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils in 2012. In 2013 to 2017, he was the part of RCB team. Harshal was selected by the Delhi Capitals form 2018 to 2020.Then again in 2021 he was part of RCB, and won the Purple cap in 2021 by taking wicket 32. In 2022, he was sold at 10.75crore, which was given by RCB to play in his team.
| International Debut | 19 November 2021 |
| Matches | T20: 17 matches 23 wicket IPL: 78 matches 97 wicket |
Physical Stats
| Height (Approx.) | 5 feet 9 inch |
| Weight (Approx.) | 72kg |
| Chest (Approx.) | 38 inch |
| Waist (Approx.) | 30 inch |
| Biceps(Approx.) | 12 inch |
| Eyes Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Facts of Harshal Patel
- In 2013, Harshal was in RCB team and they did not give him a single match.
- He took hattrick in 17th over against defending champion Mumbai Indians in 2021 and became the third RCB bowler, after Praveen Kumar and Samuel Badree, to claim a hat-trick.
- In 2022, his sister was passed out due to some which affected her internal organs.
- Harshal likes to work in gym.
- His hobbies is to swim, watching movies and traveling.
- Harshal’s father works with Prime flight aviation, and his mother works with Dunkin donuts. He is now an American citizen.
- In 2008, he joined the Aggressive Cricket Club and played in the Cricket League of New Jersey (CLNJ)