International career
Milind Kumar (born 15 February 1991) is an Indian-born cricketer. He plays for the United States national team. Before moving to America, he played domestic cricket in India for Delhi, Sikkim, and Tripura. He also played for Brothers Union in Bangladesh. He bats right-handed and bowls occasional off-spin.
His international career in the USA started in 2024. He joined the national squad and took part in key matches. His performances helped him gain recognition.
- March 2024 – Selected for the United States squad in the T20I series against Canada.
- 7 April 2024 – Debut match for the USA in a T20I against Canada.
- 24 September 2024 – Scored 155 ODI points in a match against the UAE at United Cricket Club Ground in Windhoek. First player to achieve this record.
- As of 2024 – Played 10 matches, scored 364 points in his AUDI career, with an average of 52 points per game.
- 23 February 2025 – Played in the final T20I against Oman at Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Scored 56 points from 38 goals. Named Player of the Match.
Leagues Participation
Milind Kumar took part in different cricket leagues in India and the USA. He played in some tournaments, while in others, he remained in the squad without getting a chance on the field.
Major League Cricket
In June 2023, Kumar joined the Texas Super Kings for their first season in Major League Cricket.
By the end of the 2024 season, he scored 29 runs for the team.
On 23 July 2024, in the MLC final, he made 29 runs from 28 balls.
In the 2024 season, Kumar played 8 matches for Texas Super Kings.
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Year
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Team
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2023
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Texas Super Kings
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Joined for the first season
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2024
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Texas Super Kings
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Played 8 matches, scored 29 runs
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Indian Premier League
Milind Kumar was part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) but never played in a match. Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) signed him in 2014. In 2019, he joined Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both teams included him in the squad, but he did not get a chance to play.
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Team
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2014
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Delhi Daredevils
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Squad member, did not play
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2019
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
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Squad member, did not play
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Domestic career
Milind Kumar played in Indian domestic cricket before moving to the USA. He started with Delhi and later joined Sikkim. In the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy, he scored 1,331 runs, the highest in the tournament.
Delhi Daredevils bought him in 2014 for INR 10 lakh. In 2019, Royal Challengers Bangalore signed him for INR 20 lakh but released him before the 2020 season.
In August 2019, he joined India Green for the Duleep Trophy. The same month, he left Sikkim before the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy.
In 2021, he moved to the USA and played in the Minor League Cricket tournament. In 2023, Texas Super Kings selected him for Major League Cricket.
Records and achievements
Milind Kumar has reached important milestones in domestic and international cricket. His performances have set records in different tournaments.
- Batting: Highest score – 155
- Bowling: Best figures – 2/15
- 2018–19 Ranji Trophy: Scored the most runs with 1,331
- ODI Record: First player to score 155 in a match – September 24, 2024, against UAE
- Second-highest individual ODI score by an American player – 155
He has not won international awards, but his performances in domestic cricket have been strong. His consistency with the bat has made him a key player in many tournaments.
Personal life
Milind Kumar, a well-known cricketer, keeps his personal life private. Here is some information about him off the field:
Family
Milind Kumar was born on 15 February 1991 in Delhi, India, to Suman Kumar, who worked as a banker. Before moving to the United States, he worked at the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.
Finance
Milind Kumar’s net worth is around $1 million. This includes his earnings from cricket, sponsorship deals, and participation in leagues like the IPL and Major League Cricket. His net worth could increase as his career continues.
Scandals
Milind Kumar struggled in his international debut. He had a tough time in the T20 Cricket World Cup against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. His performance in Major League Cricket (MLC) also suffered, with just 50 runs in seven innings. After this, Milind changed his approach to the game. He reached out to his coach, Haresh Kumar, for advice, which led to changes in his bat grip and swing. He also started practicing meditation and breathing exercises, suggested by the Super Kings' mental fitness coach, which helped him stay calm during the game.
Fans
Milind Kumar has around 5,000 followers on Instagram, where he interacts with his fans.
