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Rudra Pratap Singh – Biography, Facts & Life Story

By Christopher Martinez
Rudra Pratap Singh Indian Former Cricketer (Left Arm Fast-Medium)

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements38-32-14 inches
BodytypeAthletic
Height5 feet 10 inches (1.80 m)
Weight 75 kg (165 lbs)
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBrown
NicknameRP Singh
GenderMale
Age38 years old (in 2024)
Date of BirthDecember 6, 1985
Full NameRudra Pratap Singh
ProfessionFormer Cricketer (Left Arm Fast-Medium)
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceRaebareli district
ReligionHinduism
Zodiac SignSagittarius

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Rudra Pratap Singh Education

Qualification: Bechelor in Arts

College: Lucknow University
Guru Gobind Singh Sports College

Rudra Pratap Singh Career

Profession: Former Cricketer (Left Arm Fast-Medium)

Debut:

ODI- 4 September 2005 vs Zimbabwe in Harare
Test- 21 January 2006 vs Pakistan in Faisalabad, Pakistan
T20- 13 September 2007 vs Scotland in Kingsmead

Net Worth: INR ₹33 crore approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Shiv Pratap Singh

Mother: Girija Devi

Brother: None

Sister: Akansha, Deepa

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Devanshi Popat (m. 2012)

No. of Children: 1

Son: None

Daughter: Ira Arya Singh

Past Relationships:

Devanshi Popat (A law student)

Facts You Never Knew About Rudra Pratap Singh

  • Rudra Pratap Singh to represent India in international cricket. Co-incidentally, even the first one hailed from Uttar Pradesh and adding more to the co-incidence part, he too was a left-arm medium pacer.
  •  RP has trained alongside Raina, who later became his team-mate at India Under-19, state team and senior India team.
  • RP, who made his First-Class debut as an 18-year old, made news when he impressed everyone with bowling at the death in India’s Under-19 World Cup campaign in Bangladesh in 2004, where he picked up eight wickets at an average of 24.75.
  • In January 2006, RP made his Test debut in Faisalabad in Pakistan in a placid batting track. He was the third left-arm pacer in the team after Irfan and Zaheer.
  • In 2007, RP became the 10th Indian bowler to pick a five-for at Lord’s. His feat did charge up the other new ball bowlers.
  • RP was instrumental in India winning the first ICC Twenty20 World Championship in South Africa in 2007.

FAQs

Who is Rudra Pratap Singh?

Rudra Pratap Singh is an Indian former cricketer (left arm fast-medium), born on 06 December, 1985 in Raebareli district.

How old is Rudra Pratap Singh?

Rudra Pratap Singh is 38 years old as of February 2024.

How tall is Rudra Pratap Singh?

Rudra Pratap Singh is 5 feet 10 inches (1.80 m).