Who is Ravi Bishnoi?
Ravi Bishnoi is an Indian cricketer, well known for his remarkable skills in white-ball cricket. In the past few years, he has emerged as one of the top leg-spin bowlers for the Indian cricket team. Bishnoi bowls right-arm leg break spin and represents Rajasthan in domestic and plays for Lucknow SuperGiants in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Ravi Bishnoi Early Life & Family
Ravi Bishnoi was born on 5 September 2000 in Birami village, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He belongs to a very middle-class family. His father, Mangilal Bishnoi is a co-operative teacher and holds the position of headmaster. Bishnoi’s mother, Shivri Bhishnoi is a homemaker. Ravi grew up with his three siblings, including an elder brother Ashok Bishnoi, and two sisters Anita and Rinku Bishnoi. Ravi is the youngest among all.
Talking about his educational qualifications, Bishnoi completed his elementary education at Mahavir Public School, Jodhpur. He had financial limitations and a lack of cricket infrastructure in western Rajasthan. However, Ravi’s passion for cricket led him to take professional training at Jodhpur. Then, he decided to open Spartans Cricket Academy with his few friends. That’s where Bishnoi’s cricketing journey started.
He took guidance from his two coaches Pradyot Singh Rathore and Shahrukh Pathan. Both of them helped him in his earlier days.
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Ravi Bishnoi Biography
| Real Name | Ravi Bishnoi |
| Nick Name | Ravi |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | 5 September 2000 |
| Height | 5’7″ Ft |
| Parents | Father: Mangilal Bhishnoi Mother: Shivri Bhishnoi |
| Siblings | 3 (2 Sisters & 1 Brother) |
| Sisters | Anita Bishnoi, Rinku Bishnoi |
| Brother | Ashok Bishnoi |
| Place of Birth | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Age | 23 Years Old |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Home Town | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Current Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Language | Hindi |
| School | Mahavir Public School, Jodhpur |
| College | Kamla Rai College, Gopalganj |
| Educational Qualification | 10th |
| International Debut | February 2022 |
| Relationship Status | Single |
Ravi Bishnoi Personal Life
In terms of his personal life, Ravi Bishnoi is known to be a private person. Bishnoi has not publicly disclosed much about his girlfriend or who he is in love with. However, he has often thanked his fans and admirers for their constant love and support.
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Ravi Bishnoi Professional Career
Domestic Career
Ravi’s dedication and hard work on the field express his love for the game. It also reflects that he has a desire to perform at the highest level.
Before Bishnoi’s coaches begged selectors to give him a chance, he was selected for the U-19 Rajasthan squad. In March 2018, Rajasthan Royals called him up as a net bowler in March 2018. In the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Ravi Bishnoi made his T20 debut for Rajasthan. There, he proved his talent by taking 4 wickets in 4 matches at an impressive average of 19.75.
He didn’t stop and continued to bamboozle the batter with his wong’un. Bishnoi then made his List A debut in the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy for Rajasthan. He kept getting better and gradually made his place in the India A’s squad for the 2019-20 Deodhar Trophy on 1 October 2019.
In the IPL, Bishnoi spent two years as a net bowler for Rajasthan Royals. But, during the 2020 IPL auction, he was bought by King XI Punjab. On 20 September 2020, he made his IPL debut against Delhi Capitals. In his first match, he took the wicket of Rishabh Pant. In his first season, Bishnoi claimed 12 wickets with a good average and economy. For his outstanding performance, he was also nominated for the Emerging Player Award.
In the next IPL season, Bishnoi was called up by Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG). As of now, he has played two seasons of them and showing his versatility and value as a player.
International Career
Ravi Bishnoi was named to India’s squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in December 2019. On January 21, 2020, Bishnoi claimed 4 wickets without leaking any runs against Japan. Then he finished his spell with 4 for 5 runs from 8 overs. The whole tournament helped him to come into the limelight. He has emerged as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 17 dismissals.
His extraordinary performance earned him a spot in the Indian cricket team. Ravi Bishnoi made his T20I debut against the West Indies on 16 February 2022. In that match, he left an instant impact by clinching 2 wickets and getting the Player of the Match trophy.
Another big breakthrough in his career came on 6 October 2022. Ravi made his ODI debut against South Africa. His consistency in his performance earned him recognition as one of India’s T20I bowlers.
After that, selectors included him in the Indian squad for the 5-match T20 series against Australia in November 2023. In that series, he impressed everyone with a series-leading wicket-taker. He took 9 wickets at an average of 18.22. After a successful series, Bishnoi even became the No. 1 T20 bowler.
Ravi Bishnoi Income and Net Worth
As of 2024, Ravi Bishnoi has an estimated net worth of around $2 million, which is equivalent to ₹16.5 Crore rupees. He earns approximately ₹4 Crore rupees ($483.209 USD) from his IPL contract with Lucknow Super Giants. His most of the income comes from Franchise cricket and BCCI contracts.
Although professional cricket is the primary source of Bishnoi’s wealth, he also earns a handsome amount of money by endorsing brands. Bishnoi is currently associated with a couple of brands like ‘GNC’ and the digital players cards platform ‘Rario’.
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