Deepak Hooda is an Indian Cricketer. He made his international debut for India in February 2022. Hooda is a batting all-rounder, bats right-handed, and bowls right-arm off break.
Deepak Hooda Personal Life
Deepak was born on 19th April 1995 in Rohtak, Haryana, India. His father’s name is Jagbir Hooda, an Airforce personnel and services player for Kabaddi, and his mother’s name is currently unknown. He has a brother, Ashish Hoods.
Deepak started playing cricket when he was in school. Initially, he was a wicket-keeper batsman earlier, and then, he became a batting all-rounder. He is trained by his coach Sanjiv Sawant.
Deepak Hooda Career
Domestic
At the age of 14, he played at the senior level and represented Kendriya Vidyalaya U-17 cricket team in the SGFI in the year 2009.
In the fourth round of the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy, he scored his first double-century in first-class cricket playing for Baroda.
IPL
On 10th April 2015, he made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals against Kings XI Punjab. In the 2016 IPL auction, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a price of ₹4.2 crores. In the 2020 IPL auction, he was bought by the Kings XI Punjab ahead of the 2020 Indian Premier League.
Lucknow Super Giants bought him for ₹5.75 crores in the 2022 IPL auction.
International
In February 2018, he was selected for India’s Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2018 Nidahas Trophy but did not get a chance to play. In December 2018, he was named to India’s team for the 2018 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
In January 2022, he made his ODI debut for India against the West Indies. On 24th February 2022, he made his T20 International debut for India against Sri Lanka.
He was also selected for India’s squad for the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup.
Deepak Hooda Some Interesting Facts
- His brother, Ashish was also a cricketer but due to his shoulder injury, he left the cricket.
- In 2015, he scored the fastest half-century (22 balls) for Rajasthan Royals.
- He belongs to Haryana, but he played his first-class cricket for Baroda.
- In the Baroda team, he played along with Hardik Pandya.
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Deepak Hooda Relationship
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sneha |
Deepak Hooda Cricket Info
| International Debut | Test- Not played ODI- 6 February 2022 against West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium T20- Not played |
| Coach/Mentor | Sanjiv Sawant |
| Jersey Number | #5(India) #5(IPL, County Cricket) |
| Domestic/State Team | Baroda, Baroda Cricket Association XI, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Deepak Hooda Physical Stats
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 11” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 72 kg in Pounds- 159 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 Inches – Waist: 32 Inches – Biceps: 14 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Deepak Hooda Bio/Wiki
| Name | Deepak Hooda |
| Full Name | Deepak Jagbir Hooda |
| Nickname | Hurricane |
| Date of Birth | 19 April 1995 |
| Birthplace | Rohtak, Haryana, India |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Rohtak, Haryana, India |
| Family | Father- Jagbir Hooda Mother- Not Known Brothers- Ashish Hooda Sister- N/A |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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