Darshan Nalkande Biography Darshan Nalkande born on 4 October 1998, is an Indian cricketer who debuted for Vidarbha in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 2 October 2018 in List A matches. He also made his first-class debut for Vidarbha in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy on 1 November 2018. In December 2018, he was purchased by Punjab Kings in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL). Darshan Nalkande played his first Twenty20 match for Vidarbha in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 21 February 2019. Later, in February 2022, he was acquired by the Gujarat Titans in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament. Subsequently, in April 2022, he marked his IPL debut against Punjab Kings.
Darshan Nalkande Biography 2025
Darshan Nalkande, who emerged in first-class cricket with Vidarbha, has had limited appearances in domestic cricket. Despite his reputation as a bowler, he showcased his batting prowess by scoring an unbeaten 56 off 30 balls in his Vijay Hazare Trophy debut. Although he did not participate in any games during the 2019 and 2020 seasons, PBKS retained him for the 2021 IPL auction. However, he is set to play for Gujarat Titans this year after being bought by the team for INR 20 Lakh.
Darshan Nalkandehas an estimated total Networth of Rs. 3 Crores ($ 0.5 Million) in 2021, and His main source of income is Brand Endorsements and playing cricket.
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Darshan Nalkande Net Worth
Net Worth (2021)
$0.5 Million
Net Worth In Indian Rupees
Rs. 3 Crores
Personal Properties
Not Known
Investments
Not Known
Personal Life
Date of Birth
4 October 1998 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2020)
22 Years
Birthplace
Wardha, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign
Libra
Nationality
Indian
Hometown
Wardha, Maharashtra
Height
Height (approx.)
in centimeters– 173 cm
in meters– 1.73 m
in feet & inches– 5’ 7”
Eye Colour
Black
Hair Colour
Black
Cricket
International Debut
Yet to make
Jersey Number
#23 (India U-19)
Domestic/State Team(s)
• India U-19
• Vidarbha
• Kings XI Punjab
Coach/Mentor
Anil Kumble
Batting Style
Right Handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast medium
Darshan Nalkande Career
He made his Twenty20 debut for Vidarbha in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 21 February 2019. In February 2022, he was bought by the Gujarat Titans in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament. In April 2022, he made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings. In the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy he picked up 16 wickets and became the second highest wicket taker for the trophy. After this IPL franchise, Punjab kings bought him In for the Indian premier league in IPL auctions 2019.
Brother– Gaurav Nalkande Sister– Darshan has an elder sister
Educational Qualification
His mother is a lawyer by profession while Darshan is the youngest of his two siblings (an elder brother and a sister). Darshan graduated from Dr. Ambedkar College in Nagpur and was scouted by his coach while playing at a summer camp at Akola Cricket Club.