Inspired by Dhoni, Shivang Kumar sets out to resume his father's ...
The SRH wristspinner has made his way to the IPL on the back of notable performances in the Madhya Pradesh League and domestic cricket ESPN.com
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- Shivang Kumar, a left-arm wrist-spinner, is making headlines for his IPL 2026 journey with Sunrisers Hyderabad, including a debut that drew attention after a rapid rise through domestic cricket. The feature pieces emphasize his family’s cricketing background and his father Praveen Kumar’s role in guiding his development.[1][3][5]
- Several outlets note the personal angle: Shivang chasing the India goal with IPL as a platform, and his father’s hope that this milestone will help fulfil a shared dream.[3][1]
- Related profiles and summaries in Indian cricket outlets highlight his performances in domestic tournaments (e.g., Vijay Hazare Trophy) and his journey from Moradabad to the IPL stage, including the coaching decisions his father made (such as pivoting Shivang to left-arm wrist spin).[5][6][3]
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- Coverage on Shivang Kumar’s SRH IPL debut and his father’s influence.[1]
- Additional context and quotes from Economic Times and related cricket outlets.[3][5]
- Profiles and background from Wisden and other cricket-focused sites.[6][5]