Aniket Verma

Cricketer

Indian Ashoka Garden, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/02/2002
Age24 years
BirthplaceAshoka Garden, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Latest News about Aniket Verma

23/03/2025

Aniket Verma made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals on 23 March 2025. This milestone came after his strong domestic performances, marking him as the first player from Bhopal’s BDCA to play in the IPL. He was signed by the team for Rs. 30 lakhs.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAniket Umashankar Verma

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherUmashankar Verma
MotherDeceased
GrandmotherParvati Verma
UncleAmit Verma

Career

Domestic/State Teams
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad
Coach/Mentor
  • Nandjit Singh
  • Jyoti Prakash Tyagi
Batting StyleRight-hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm Medium Fast
Highlights
  • At age 10, Aniket joined the Railway Youth Academy for formal cricket training.
  • In 2021, he scored 407 runs in a divisional tournament match.
  • Represented Bhopal Leopards in the 2022 Madhya Pradesh Premier League.
  • Named in Madhya Pradesh’s Under-23 cricket team for the Bapuna Cup in 2024.
  • Made his T20 debut for Madhya Pradesh against Hyderabad on 3 December 2024.
  • Signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 30 lakhs, becoming the first player from Bhopal’s BDCA to reach the IPL.
  • Made his IPL debut against Rajasthan Royals on 23 March 2025.
  • In December 2024, smashed an unbeaten 101 off 75 balls for Madhya Pradesh against Karnataka in the Under-23 one-day tournament.

Style Quotient

Fitness RegimenAniket is very particular about his fitness and follows a strict workout regimen.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Aniket lost his mother shortly after birth and was raised by his uncle who encouraged him to pursue cricket.
2. He received advanced training at Faith Academy after his initial cricket education.
3. Aniket lost his mother when he was three. A year later, his father remarried, prompting his grandmother Parvati Verma to move to Bhopal with uncle Amit.
4. At age eight, uncle Amit took him to coach Nand Jeet Singh at Railways Youth Sports Club in Bhopal, who waived training fees due to their financial situation.
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