Home / Sports / SRH's Rs 30 Lakh Find: India's New Noor Ahmad?
SRH's Rs 30 Lakh Find: India's New Noor Ahmad?
2 Apr
Summary
- Shivang Kumar debuted for SRH on April 2, 2026.
- He was bought for Rs 30 lakh at the mini-auction.
- His father famously switched his bowling arm to left-arm spin.
Left-arm wrist-spinner Shivang Kumar debuted for Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 2, 2026, at Eden Gardens against Kolkata Knight Riders. He replaced a pacer who conceded heavily in SRH's opening IPL 2026 match. Kumar, dubbed India's Noor Ahmad, was a Rs 30 lakh acquisition by SRH last year.
Kumar's cricketing path was significantly influenced by his father, Praveen Kumar, a former cricketer. A pivotal decision by his father turned a naturally right-handed Shivang into a left-arm spinner. This unique background and his promising performances in domestic tournaments have positioned him as an intriguing prospect for SRH.
Earlier in 2026, Shivang impressed in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, taking 10 wickets in three matches. This led to him being noticed by several franchises, including Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals, before SRH secured him. A brief hiatus from the sport after missing the Under-14 team was overcome by renewed determination, inspired by MS Dhoni's biopic.
