Name Hindi: के.एस.भरत / Gender Man
K. S. Bharat: India’s Promising Cricket Talent
Known for his dynamic wicket-keeping skills and effective batting, Kona Srikar Bharat, commonly known as K. S. Bharat, is a rising star in the world of cricket. Born on October 3, 1993 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, he became one of the most promising players of Indian domestic cricket.
The Early Years
- Date of Birth: K.S Bharat was born on October 3rd, 1993.
- Native Place: He hails from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh where he developed an early interest in the sport.
- Began Playing: His talent was recognised at a young age when he began playing cricket in school leagues before representing Andhra Pradesh at various levels.
Career Highlights
In November 2012, Bharat made his first-class debut for Andhra Pradesh against Vidarbha. However, it was his performance in the Ranji Trophy during the 2015 season that truly catapulted him to prominence. He scored a blistering double century becoming the first wicketkeeper-batsman to score a double hundred in Ranji Trophy history.
- 9000 runs: Throughout his career till date (2021), he has notched up over 9000 runs across formats that include some robust knocks.
- IPL Debut: In IPL 2021 auction, Bharat was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore which marked an important milestone in his career.
- T20I Squad: K.S. Bharat earned his first call-up to the Indian cricket team in November 2021 for T20I series against New Zealand.
Awards and Recognitions
Bharat was named in India A’s squads for the Deodhar Trophy and quadrangular series in August 2018 as well as for List A matches against England Lions in January 2019, recognising his potential and performance at domestic level.
Quick Facts about K. S. Bharat
- Nickname: His nickname is ‘Bachi’ amidst teammates.
- Favourite Player: Growing up, he idolised cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
- Rolled Wrist Shot: Interestingly, Bharat is known for his “rolled wrist” shot which he frequently uses while batting; a testament of his unique style.
In summary, despite still relatively early days into his career, it appears that K.S Bharat has already left quite an impact on Indian cricket and will likely continue to do so. Serving both as a wicketkeeper and batsman, Bharat’s versatility makes him one of the promising talents to look out for in upcoming years!
