Bhuvneshwar Kumar Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Quick Info
Height5 ft 9 in
Weight70 kg
Date of BirthFebruary 5, 1990
Zodiac SignAquarius
SpouseNupur Nagar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an Indian cricketer who is best known for his nagging line and disciplined bowling length that has constantly kept batsmen in a stir. He plays domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh. Besides that, he also noted for his contribution in all formats with the national cricket team. Bhuvneshwar also has a huge fan base with more than 5 million followers on Facebook, more than 2.5 million followers on Twitter, and more than 3 million followers on Instagram.

Born Name

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh

Nick Name

Bhuvi

Bhuvneshwar Kumar as seen in a selfie taken in April 2017 (Bhuvneshwar Kumar / Instagram)

Sun Sign

Aquarius

Born Place

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

Residence

Uttar Pradesh, India

Nationality

Occupation

Cricketer

Family

  • Father – Kiran Pal Singh (Assistant Superintendent of Police)
  • Mother – Indresh Mavi (Home maker)
  • Siblings – Rekha Adhana (Older Sister)

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

70 kg or 154.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Bhuvneshwar has dated –

  • Nupur Nagar (2017-Present) – They got married on November 23, 2017, in Meerut. In November 2021, the couple got blessed with a baby girl in Delhi.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar as seen in a picture with his wife Nupur Nagar that was taken in October 2019 (Bhuvneshwar Kumar / Instagram)

    Race / Ethnicity

    Asian (Indian)

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Thick eyebrows

    Brand Endorsements

    Bhuvneshwar has done endorsement work for various brands such as –

    • Asics
    • Nutramantra
    Bhuvneshwar Kumar as seen in a picture taken in October 2018 (Bhuvneshwar Kumar / Instagram)

    Religion

    Hinduism

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar Favorite Things

    • Song – Tu Hai Ki Nahi (2015)
    • Movie – 3 Idiots (2009)
    • MusicianA. R. Rahman
    • Holiday Destination – Venice
    • Cuisine – Kadhi Chaawal
    • Mother’s Recipe – Urad ki daal (Black gram)
    • Fictional Character – Chotta Bheem
    • Sportsperson – Novac Djokovic
    • CricketerAB de Villiers
    • Attire – Jeans and shirt
    • Cricket Venue – Lord’s
    • Book – If I too had a love story (2008) by Ravinder Kumar
    • Superhero – Superman

    SourceCricket Times

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar as seen in a picture taken in June 2019 (Bhuvneshwar Kumar / Instagram)

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar Facts

  • He was raised in Meerut.
  • Kumar credits his sister Rekha Adhana for having pushed him to play cricket. The two have an age difference of 7 years.
  • He was 13 years old when he started attending his first cricket coaching center with the help of his sister.
  • His father Kiran Pal Singh serves as the ASP of the Uttar Pradesh police.
  • Bhuvneshwas was placed at #46 on India Forbes‘s “2014 Celebrity 100” list. He was estimated to have had an income of INR 6.76 crore.
  • In 2018, he was ranked #52 with an earning of INR 17.26 crore on India Forbes‘s “2018 Celebrity 100” list. According to a chart put together by Jagran Josh in 2018, he was the 8th highest-paid sports star on it.
  • He is an avid pet lover.
  • Kumar is one of the first bowlers to have bowled legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar out for a duck at the “2008-09 Ranji Trophy.”
  • In 2018, he was named as the face of ASICS India alongside his teammate Jasprit Bhumrah.
  • Kumar has been said to be an introvert.
  • To manage stressful situations, Kumar reads the Bhagavad Gita.
  • He enjoys a cup of coffee and samosa. Bhuvneshwar also likes to play snooker and video games in his free time.
  • Kumar relishes the taste of homemade kadhi chawal, urad ki daal, and Sarson ka saag with a little spice and feasts on buttermilk.
  • Bhuvneshwar’s celebrity crush is actress Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor.
  • Kumar is close friends with cricketer Ishant Sharma.
  • Cricketers that he would pay to watch are Wasim Akram and AB de Villiers.
  • If it was not for cricket, Bhuvneshwar would have been an army officer.
  • His go-to person for cricket advice is his coach, Vipin Vats.
  • Kumar’s dream car is the Aston Martin.
  • As per the list released in March 2023, Bhuvneshwar was removed from BCCI’s annual contract list for the 2022-2023 season.
  • In January 2024, Bhuvneshwar recorded his best bowling figures after returning to 1st class cricket after a gap of 6 years. His bowling figures were 22-5-41-8 while playing for Uttar Pradesh against Bengal.
  • Featured Image By Bhuvneshwar Kumar / Instagram

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