Sachin Tendulkar was dismissed for zero in the Ranji Trophy for the first time in the tournament’s history by Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
India swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar is celebrating his birthday on February 5. Known for his accuracy and swing bowling, Kumar has also established himself financially, with an estimated net worth of around ₹75 crore and monthly earnings of more than ₹75 lakh.
His income is primarily derived from IPL salary, BCCI contracts, match fees, and brand endorsements. He has also invested in real estate, contributing to the steady growth of his net worth.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s full name is Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh. He was born on February 5, 1990, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. His father is Kiran Pal Singh, his mother is Indresh, and his sister is Rekha Adhana. He is married to Nupur Nagar, and the couple has a daughter named Akshah. His height is 5 feet 10 inches, and his education is up to Class 12.
Kumar’s career includes several notable achievements. He became the first bowler in Ranji Trophy history to dismiss Sachin Tendulkar for a duck. In the 2012–13 Duleep Trophy semifinal, batting at number eight, he scored 128 runs to help his team secure victory. In 2012, he took a wicket off the very first ball of his ODI debut.
In international cricket, Kumar has played 21 Test matches, taking 63 wickets. In One Day Internationals, he has featured in 121 matches and claimed 141 wickets. In T20 Internationals, he has taken 90 wickets in 87 matches.
In the Indian Premier League, Kumar has been a long-time player for Sunrisers Hyderabad. His wicket tallies in recent IPL seasons include 26 wickets in 2017, when he won the Purple Cap, 23 wickets in 2016, 20 wickets in 2014, 18 wickets in 2015, 16 wickets in 2023, and 17 wickets in 2025.
