Ashwani Kumar is an exceptional Indian cricket player who plays for Punjab in the domestic leagues. His left-handed medium-fast bowling, combined with his sharp accuracy, has gradually created a place for him in the Indian cricket circuit. His regular displays of skill in the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy have turned him into one of the young pace bowlers to keep an eye on.
Early Life and Background
Ashwani Kumar was born on August 29, 2001, in Jhanjeri, Mohali, Punjab, and he became fascinated with cricket very early on. Since Mohali is a city that has created many talented cricketers, he played local games most of the time during his childhood and developed his bowling.
His parents, Satnam Singh and Sarabjit Kaur, encouraged him, and one of the most important steps he took was to go to the Punjab Cricket Academy. His coaches soon found out that he had a lot of potential. Besides, he was very committed, disciplined, and overall a very fit person; these were some of the qualities that his cricket journey was built on.
These days, near his growing fame, Ashwani still keeps a low profile when it comes to his personal life. At the moment, he is single and entirely devoted to his cricket career; he wants to become an international-level Indian cricketer as soon as possible.
Domestic Career Highlights
On December 9, 2019, Ashwani made his first-class debut for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy against Rajasthan. He played his first List-A game on December 8, 2021, in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and his T20 debut came next on October 30, 2022, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
The performance that he and the others in the tournament saw as most spectacular was at the Sher-e-Punjab T20 Trophy 2023, where he was one of the leading wicket-takers of the tournament. His capacity to swing the ball in either direction, coupled with his tight, accurate bowling, made him a very difficult bowler to face among the others in the domestic circuit.
Playing Style and Strengths
Ashwani has made a name for himself with his controlled swing bowling, deceptive pace, and even getting good bounce on dry pitches. Being a 5 feet 11-inch tall player, his fluent bowling and dedication to fitness are major factors that make him a trustworthy new-ball bowler. The coaching staff always argues that he is a fast learner, enjoys the challenges, and puts in extra hours to refine his skills.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
For the year 2025, the net worth of Ashwani Kumar is expected to be around $50,000–$100,000 (₹40–85 lakh). He mainly gets his income from domestic cricket match fees, IPL contracts, and minor brand collaborations. With his increasing popularity, it is expected that he will soon get the chance to sign larger endorsement contracts.
Future Prospects
Even though Ashwani has not yet played at the international level, his consistent progress and impressive local performances have brought him to the category of bowlers to watch out for in India. If he keeps up the same performance levels, the Indian national team may soon retrieve him.
