India head coach Gautam Gambhir has identified Sunrisers Hyderabad wrist-spinner Shivang Kumar as a promising spin-bowling all-rounder for the future. The team management has been impressed by his ability to contribute with both bat and ball during India's training sessions.
The 24-year-old recently worked as a net bowler for the Indian team during the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. The opportunity came shortly after his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2026 season and his performances in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL).
Speaking to RevSportz, Shivang Kumar revealed that Gautam Gambhir and spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule encouraged him to improve his all-round skills. The youngster said both coaches believe his ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a valuable prospect.
"To me, Gautam sir said that, 'Shivang, you are a good combination of chinaman bowling and batting. You work hard, you work on your batting, and you are a chinaman bowler, so you have to improve yourself more.'
"And the exact same thing, Sairaj sir also told me that, 'You have to do very well in batting because you are a good combination, and India is looking for that combination.'"
The 24-year-old is a late entrant to top-level domestic cricket. He has played only seven matches for Madhya Pradesh and is yet to make his first-class debut. Despite his limited experience, his recent performances have helped him earn recognition from both IPL and national team coaches.
Kuldeep Yadav Shared His Experience and Cleared My Doubts - Shivang Kumar
Shivang Kumar praised Kuldeep Yadav for helping him during his early stages as a professional cricketer. The young spinner said that Kuldeep shared his experiences and guided him through both cricket-related and personal challenges.
"Whatever doubts I had in life and even in cricket, I talked to him (Kuldeep) about those. And he explained them to me very well and shared his own experience of playing cricket for so many years."
The 24-year-old began his cricket journey mainly as a batter before developing his wrist-spin. He was spotted through local T20 tournaments and went on to make his T20 and List A debuts for Madhya Pradesh in 2025.
The MP League Gives Young Players Great Exposure - Shivang Kumar
Shivang Kumar said that the Madhya Pradesh League has been helping young players prepare for higher levels of cricket. The all-rounder said that the tournament provided valuable exposure and created an environment similar to major competitions.
"First of all, I would like to say a big thank you to the MP League for providing us, the players, with such a good platform. It's a very good exposure before moving to leagues like the IPL. The experience has been very good because the MPL was excellent last time as well.
"The crowd was very big. We also had huge crowds in Gwalior during the last MPL, so I didn't feel much difference. I was very comfortable while bowling there.
"The youngsters have responded very positively. New players are coming in, they are doing well, and they are bringing a good combination to the league. There is healthy competition."
Shivang first caught the attention of scouts through the 2024 and 2025 editions of the Madhya Pradesh League. His performances earned him an IPL opportunity with Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he played 13 matches during the 2026 season and picked up nine wickets.
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