Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 9/11/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Sawantwadi, Maharashtra, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nikhil Naik |
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| Full Name | Nikhil Shankar Naik |
| Famous For | He is famous for his explosive innings. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Saraswat Brahman |
| Hobbies | Traveling, Watching Movies |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Shankar Naik (Fish Merchant) |
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| Mother | Name not known |
Career
| Jersey Number | 72 & 16 in Kings XI Punjab team, 2015 IPL, 7 in Kolkata Knight Riders team, 2019 IPL |
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| Domestic/State Team | Maharashtra |
| Batting Style | Right handed batsman |
| Bowling Style | Right Arm Off break |
| Favourite Player | Virender Sehwag |
| Records | During a match in the 2019 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he smashed five sixes in an over against Railways cricket team at the Holkar Stadium. |
| Career Turning Point | His debut match on 23 April 2006 when he played from Kings XI Punjab against Sunrisers at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nikhil Naik enjoys dancing to Punjabi songs, despite not knowing the language, as a Marathi. | |
| 2. His Kolkata Knight Riders teammates affectionately refer to him as the 'Indian Russell'. | |
| 3. Naik faced challenges reaching the top of cricket due to personal struggles, including losing his mother to paralysis in 2010. | |
| 4. In 2018, Naik was acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 20 lakh after playing for Kings XI Punjab from 2015 to 2018 with limited appearances in 2016. | |
| 5. He debuted in first-class cricket for Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy on January 7, 2019. | |
| 6. Naik played his List-A debut match for Maharashtra against Gujarat in the 2014 Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 234 runs in 4 games. | |
| 7. Recognized for his wicket-keeping skills, Naik joined the Maharashtra under-15 cricket team at the age of 12. | |
| 8. Naik captained the Maharashtra under-16 and under-19 teams to national title victories, demonstrating leadership qualities. | |
| 9. To enhance his batting, Naik shed weight, which significantly improved his performance in hitting boundaries effortlessly. | |
| 10. Prior to cricket, Naik excelled in tennis and transitioned to cricket after impressing with his ball-striking skills. |