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Virat Singh (Cricketer), Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 17, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth8 December 1997

Age22 Years (as in 2019)

BirthplaceSonari (Jamshedpur), Jharkhand

ProfessionCricketer (Batsman)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Vinod Singh; Mother - Renu; Brothers - Vishal Singh, Vivek Singh; Sister - name not known

Virat Singh (Cricketer), Biography

Indian left-handed batsman Virat Vinod Singh rose through Jharkhand's youth ranks to make a first-class debut as a teenager. Known for aggressive T20 touch

Early life and background

Virat Vinod Singh was born on 8 December 1997 in Sonari, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. He grew up in a family that includes his father Vinod Singh, a businessman, his mother Renu, two brothers Vishal and Vivek, and a sister whose name has not been publicly listed. The family also traces roots to Jira Basti in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, which is recorded as his hometown.

Virat attended D.B.M.S. English School in Jamshedpur and completed his formal education up to the 12th grade. From a young age he showed a strong passion for cricket. Childhood anecdotes note that after disappointing academic results when he was in fifth grade, his father temporarily removed his bat; a local coach, V. Venkataram, intervened and encouraged his father to allow Virat to pursue the game. He and his brothers practised frequently at home and were later enrolled in the Jharkhand Cricket Academy to channel that enthusiasm into formal training.

Career

A left-handed batsman who also bowls legbreak googly, Virat Singh advanced rapidly through Jharkhand’s youth structure. He earned selection to the state Under-16 side and made his first-class debut for Jharkhand at the age of 15 in 2014. In December of that year he recorded his maiden first-class century in a match against Kerala.

Over subsequent seasons Virat established himself as a dynamic T20 performer. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in November 2019 he compiled 343 runs in ten innings, registering an average of 57.16 and a strike rate of 142.32 for Jharkhand. Those performances attracted attention from Indian Premier League scouts, and he was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad at the IPL 2020 auction.

Virat has worked under coach V. Venkatram and represented Jharkhand in domestic competitions. His batting idols include MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, reflecting a preference for aggressive, run-scoring cricket.

Public profile

Virat Singh is listed as unmarried. Physically, he is commonly described as roughly 175 cm (about 5'9") tall with black hair and black eyes. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. Nationality is Indian, and his address has been recorded as Sonari (Jamshedpur), Jharkhand. His brother Vishal Singh is also identified as a cricketer, while brother Vivek is noted as a businessman.

Latest updates

By late 2019 Virat’s T20 form had begun to elevate his profile beyond state cricket. His strong statistics in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and subsequent presence at the IPL auction ahead of the 2020 season mark the most recent notable developments in his playing career documented here.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (2019)

Scored 343 runs in ten innings for Jharkhand, averaging 57.16 with a strike rate of 142.32.

2019
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 - Auction Signing

Bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2020 auction.

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Made first-class debut for Jharkhand at age 15 in 2014
  2. Scored maiden first-class century in December 2014 against Kerala
  3. Accumulated 343 runs in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (2019) at a 57.16 average
  4. Signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad at the IPL 2020 auction
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