Age
20
Player Skill
All Rounder
Batting Style
Right Handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium
Test Ranking: N/A
Arshin Kulkarni
Arshin Atul Kulkarni, born on February 15, 2005, in Solapur, Maharashtra, is a promising young Indian cricketer known for his all-rounder abilities. He is a right-handed batsman and bowls right-arm medium pace. Arshin’s journey in cricket has been marked by rapid progress and standout performances, making him a rising star in Indian cricket.
Early Life and Development
Arshin hails from a family of doctors, with both of his parents working in the medical profession. Despite the family’s medical background, Arshin’s passion for cricket was supported from an early age. Initially, he began his cricketing career as a leg-spinner but was later encouraged by his coaches to switch to medium pace bowling, a move that suited his physique and playing style more effectively.
Domestic Career
Arshin’s cricket journey began at the junior level, where he represented Maharashtra in the Under-14 team. He progressively moved up the ranks and made his debut for Maharashtra’s senior team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in October 2023. One of his notable performances came during the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he played a key role in leading his team to victory with a match-winning century against Mumbai, followed by an impressive all-round performance in the semi-final against Uttar Pradesh.
International Career
Arshin’s consistent performances at the domestic level earned him a spot in the India Under-19 squad for the 2024 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, giving him the chance to showcase his skills on an international platform.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
In December 2023, Arshin’s talent was recognized by the IPL when he was bought by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for ₹20 lakh. He made his IPL debut in April 2024, impressing in his two appearances by taking wickets, including dismissing notable players like Kieron Pollard and Ambati Rayudu.
Playing Style
As an all-rounder, Arshin Kulkarni offers balance to his team with both bat and ball. In T20 cricket, he has shown his batting prowess with a strike rate of 145.29, accumulating 324 runs in 14 matches, including a half-century. His performances in List A cricket are equally impressive, having scored 197 runs in just two matches at an average of 98.50. Arshin’s bowling has also been effective, with an average of 28.85 in first-class cricket.
Personal Life
Outside of cricket, Arshin enjoys traveling and working out, maintaining a well-rounded lifestyle that supports his fitness and performance on the field.
Arshin Kulkarni’s rapid rise through the ranks of Indian cricket, highlighted by his performances at the domestic, international, and IPL levels, shows his immense potential and marks him as one of the exciting young talents to watch in the future of Indian cricket.
