Aniket Verma
Aniket Umashankar Verma (born 5 February 2002) is an Indian cricketer. He plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League and represents Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket. He is known for his aggressive batting style and power-hitting ability in T20 matches.
Early Life
Aniket Verma was born in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India. He later moved to Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, where he was raised by his uncle after losing his mother at a young age. From childhood, he had a strong interest in cricket and spent most of his time playing and practicing the game.
Education
Details about his formal education are not widely available. However, he focused mainly on cricket training from a young age while continuing his basic studies.
Career
Aniket started his cricket journey at a young age by joining local academies in Bhopal. He trained under several coaches and improved both his batting and bowling skills.
He made his T20 debut on 3 December 2024 for Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His strong performances in domestic cricket helped him gain attention from IPL scouts.
In 2025, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹30 lakh in the IPL auction. He made his IPL debut on 23 March 2025 against Rajasthan Royals and impressed everyone with his powerful batting.
Work and Contributions
Aniket Verma is known for:
- Powerful hitting in T20 cricket
- Ability to score quick runs under pressure
- Useful medium-fast bowling
- Energetic fielding
He gained major attention after scoring an unbeaten 101 runs in an Under-23 one-day match. He also became one of the leading six-hitters for his team in domestic tournaments.
Awards and Recognition
As a young cricketer, Aniket is still in the early stage of his career. However, his performances in domestic cricket and IPL have earned him recognition as a rising talent in Indian cricket.
Personal Life
Aniket Verma is known for his simple and disciplined lifestyle. He is a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict training routine to improve his performance.
In his free time, he enjoys watching cricket and working out. Despite growing fame, he remains humble and focused on his goal of playing for India at the international level.