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Manish Pandey is an Indian professional cricket player. He plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. He is a right-handed batsman. Besides that, he represents Karnataka in domestic competitions such as the Ranji Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Manish Pandey has represented India in ODIs and T20Is. However, he has never played a single Test cricket match at the senior international level for India. He his aggressive, physical, and technically gifted batsman. So, let’s take a closer look at all the important details about Manish Pandey.
Manish Pandey Bio
Manish Pandey was once a rising star in Indian cricket. His brilliant performances in domestic cricket made him gain immense popularity. In the 2009–10 Ranji Trophy tournament, he was the highest run-scorer with 882 runs in total. Besides that, he also captained the Karnataka team to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament.
He was the first Indian to score a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In 2009, while playing for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Manish scored 114 runs in 73 balls against the Deccan Chargers. Manish Pandey won the Indian Premier League (IPL) twice with the Kolkata Knight Riders. Manish Pandey also lifted the U-19 World Cup in 2008, alongside Virat Kohli. Moreover, he has also won the Asia Cup 2018.
What is Manish Pandey Age?
Manish Pandey’s current age is 36 years old. His full name is Manish Krishnanand Pandey. He celebrates his birthday on 10 September 1989. Manish Pandey birth place is Nainital, Uttarakhand.
Manish Pandey made his domestic debut at just 17 years old. He moved on to make his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut at the age of 18. He made his first-class debut at 19 years old. Following a rapid start to his cricket career, he became the poster boy of Indian cricket. Manish made his ODI and T20I debuts at the age of 25. He has represented India in a Test cricket match.
What is Manish Pandey Height?
Manish Pandey height in feet is 5 feet 8 inches. His approximate weight is between 70–72 kgs. He is not the tallest person on the cricket pitch, but is very athletic and has sharp reflexes. Besides his exceptional batting technique, Manish is also an excellent fielder.
What is Manish Pandey Net Worth?
Manish Pandey net worth in rupees is estimated to be approximately between ₹50 – ₹63 crore. The major contributors to his wealth are IPL contract, brand deals, and smart investments.
According to multiple reports, Manish Pandey’s total IPL earnings exceed ₹60 crore. Besides that, he earns roughly ₹2.4 – 3 lakh per match while playing for Karnataka in domestic cricket. He is also in partnership with brands such as Puma, CEAT, Indigo Nation, and Shanker Sports News. Besides that, he had made savvy investments in startup companies such as Legalkart, mirrAR, and BlueJack.
What is Manish Pandey IPL Salary?
Manish Pandey plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. His current annual salary is ₹75 lakh per season. Manish Pandey IPL salary peaked between 2018 and 2021. In these 4 years, his services were acquired by the Sunrisers Hyderabad at a ₹11 crore annual paycheck.
Manish Pandey has played for several teams in the Indian Premier League. His contract for each team is:
- Mumbai Indians (2008) – ₹6 lakh.
- Royal Challenger Bengaluru (2009–10) – ₹12 lakh.
- Pune Warriors India (2011–13) – ₹20 lakh.
- Kolkata Knight Riders (2014–17) – ₹1.7 crore.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (2018–21) – ₹11 crore.
- Lucknow Super Giants (2022) – ₹4.6 crore.
- Delhi Capitals (2023) – ₹2.4 crore.
- Kolkata Knight Riders (2024) – ₹50 lakh.
Manish Pandey still plays a pivotal role at the Kolkata Knight Riders despite his decreased market value and age.
What is Manish Pandey Jersey Number?
There is not a single jersey number that is primarily associated with Manish Pandey. He has worn different jersey numbers throughout his career on the international stage, domestic stage, and also in the Indian Premier League IPL.
In IPL, the two jersey numbers mostly worn by Manish Pandey are 9 and 21. However, he began his IPL career with the jersey number 1. Currently at Kolkata Knight Riders, he is wearing the No. 37.
While representing India in ODIs and T20Is, he used to opt for the jersey No. 21. Following his recent absence from all three ICC team India squads, he does not have a permanent jersey number.
Who is Manish Pandey Wife?
Manish Pandey wife name is Ashrita Shetty. She is a very famous South Indian actress and model. Manish and Ashrita got married on 2 December 2019. Their private and intimate marriage ceremony took place at The Leela Hotel in Mumbai, in traditional South Indian rituals.
Arshita Shetty became famous for the work as an actress in the Tamil film industry. She has worked in movies such as Udhayam NH4, Indrajith, and Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum. Besides that, she also won the 2010 Clean & Clear Fresh Face pageant.
Manish Pandey Divorce
There is no official confirmation on Manish Pandey and Ashrita Shetty’s divorce. The rumors began circulating after the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram. Besides that, Manish and Ashrita both removed all their photo from their official social media accounts across all platforms.
Moreover, the couple has not made a public appearance in recent social gatherings. Notably, Manish also did not attend Ashrita’s New Year snapshots, which she shared on Instagram. Nothing is confirmed just yet, but fans believe that Manish and Ashrita are on the verge of getting a divorce.
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