Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 4/12/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ankit Singh Rajpoot |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 1” |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
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| Hometown | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Coach/Mentor | Venkatesh Prasad |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kshatriya (Rajput) |
| Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Maahi Singh |
| Marriage Date | 24 November 2017 |
Family
| Spouse | Maahi Singh | ||||
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| Children | None | ||||
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Career
| International Debut | Did Not Play |
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| Jersey Number | #3 (Domestic) |
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| Career Start | 2009 |
| Retirement Date | 16/12/2024 |
Favourites
| Favourite Film | Iqbal (2005) |
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| Favourite Singer | Shreya Ghoshal |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ankit played his first first-class match in the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy for Uttar Pradesh against Karnataka in Meerut. | |
| 2. Chennai Super Kings acquired him in the IPL auctions of 2013 and 2014 due to his standout performances in the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy. | |
| 3. In the 2016 IPL auction, Kolkata Knight Riders secured Ankit for Rs. 1.5 crore. | |
| 4. He served as a net bowler for India A during the 2017 tour of South Africa. | |
| 5. Kings XI Punjab purchased him for Rs. 3 crore in the 2018 IPL auction. | |
| 6. Ankit and his wife, Maahi Singh, featured on Gionee's 'Kouple Goals' show. | |
| 7. He holds the record for the second-best figures by an uncapped player in IPL history, with 5/14 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018. |