Harshal Patel is a professional Indian right-arm fast bowler of first-class cricket.
He took 23 wickets at an impressive average of 11 in the year 2006 Vinoo Mankad Trophy.
He took 52 wickets in the year 2019-20 Ranji Trophy, in 9 matches and he became the highest wicket-taker that year.
Harshal Patel Birth & Early Life
He was born on 23rd November 1990 in Sanand, a municipality in the Ahmedabad district of Gujarat.
His father is Vikram Patel and his mother is Darshana Patel. He had an elder sister Archita Patel in the family.
Archita passed away on 9th April 2022, due to health difficulties. Harshal completed his graduation from H.A. College Of Commerce.
Harshal Patel Education
Harshal Patel Physical Stats
Harshal Patel Career
He started his professional cricket career in his hometown Ahmedabad.
When he used to go to the coaching camp, at that time during the year 2003 World Cup, his picture was printed in a newspaper and it was written that cricket has increased among the youth since the start of the World Cup.
This picture and news of his was the first memory made in cricket. He was the best player of his age in his cricket coaching camp.
His coach Tarak Trivedi became his assistant. Harshal’s family was moved to America in his early career, then the coach explained to his family that they should stay in India and help Harshal make a cricket career.
He performed very well in Under-19 but wasn’t selected by the state selectors. He later also performed in Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19.
He was the captain of the Haryana team at the Ranji Trophy. He has so far played for the teams of Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi Daredevils, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
IPL Career
He started his professional IPL career with Delhi Daredevils in the year 2012.
His price in the IPL was 20 lakhs INR (2018 to 2021), but in the year 2022, he was worth 10.75 crores, which was given to him by RCB to play in his team. He got the purple cap in the year 2021.
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Some Unknown Facts About Harshal Patel
- He loves to travel in his spare time.
- He was born and brought up in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- He is very particular about his fitness and the gym is part of his daily life.
- In the year 2022, when He was playing the IPL, his sister died due to health difficulties. Nevertheless, he just skip one match and come back again to support his team. He revealed that his sister had asked him to focus on his game. “Those words were the only reason I could come back and take the field last night.