List of Top 5 Indian Cricketers Who Celebrate Their Birthday on 6 Dec (Today)

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December 6 has always been a special date for Indian cricket. On this very day, Team India has been blessed with five exceptional cricketers. Three of them are currently key members of the national team, one received an opportunity at the international level recently, and one former pacer now retired is part of the selection committee.

The players celebrating their birthday on 6th December (today) are Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Karun Nair, and RP Singh.

Here’s the list of Top 5 Indian Cricketers Who Celebrate Their Birthday on 6 December and their careers and achievements.

List of Top 5 Indian Cricketers Born on 6 December

Top 5 Indian Cricketers Born on 6 December (Today)

1. Ravindra Jadeja – India’s Dependable All-Rounder

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Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja turns 37 today.

Born on 6 December 1988 in Saurashtra, Jadeja made his international debut in 2009 against Sri Lanka.

Key Achievements

• 206 ODIs: 2862 runs, 231 wickets
• 74 T20Is: 515 runs, 54 wickets
• 89 Tests: 4095 runs, 348 wickets
• Achieved the rare double of 4000+ Test runs & 300+ wickets, joining legends Ian Botham, Kapil Dev & Daniel Vettori.
• Retired from T20Is after the 2024 T20 World Cup.
• Set to play against South Africa today (6 December) in the Vizag ODI.

2. Jasprit Bumrah – One of the World’s Most Dangerous Pacers

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India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah celebrates his 32nd birthday today.

Born on 6 December 1993 in Ahmedabad, Bumrah is a vital part of India’s squad across all three formats.

Career Records

• 89 ODIs: 149 wickets
• 80 T20Is: 99 wickets
• 52 Tests: 149 wickets (avg 19.79)
• Took a Test hat-trick against West Indies in 2019
• Third Indian to claim a Test hat-trick after Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan
• Bumrah will soon feature in the T20 series against South Africa.

3. Shreyas Iyer – A Key Middle-Order Batsman

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Mumbai batter Shreyas Iyer turns 31 today.

Iyer is known for his solid technique and consistent batting.

Career Performance

• 51 T20Is: 1104 runs, 8 fifties
• 73 ODIs: 2917 runs, 2 centuries, 13 fifties
• 14 Tests: 811 runs
• Recently, Shreyas injured himself while taking a catch during the Australia ODI series in Sydney and is currently undergoing rehab.

4. Karun Nair – The Special Talent with a Triple Century

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Born in Jodhpur and representing Karnataka, Karun Nair turns 34 today.

Karun is the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to score a triple century in Test cricket.

Career Stats

• 10 Tests: 579 runs, avg 43.15
• 1 Triple Century (303*)
• 2 ODIs: 46 runs
• Played IPL 2025 for Delhi Capitals, scoring 198 runs in 8 matches
• He was part of the Indian squad for the recent England tour but couldn’t make a strong impact.

5. RP Singh – 2007 T20 World Cup Hero and Current Selector

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UP-born RP Singh turns 40 today.

He made a memorable debut in 2006 against Pakistan in Faisalabad, earning Man of the Match in his very first Test.

Career Highlights

• 14 Tests: 40 wickets (best 5/59)
• 58 ODIs: 69 wickets
• 10 T20Is: 15 wickets
• Played a crucial role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup triumph
• Retired in 2018 and later became a well-known commentator
• Currently a selector with the Indian men’s team

Conclusion

December 6 brings a unique celebration for Indian cricket. Five players born on this day have made remarkable contributions—whether it’s current stars like Jadeja and Bumrah, a dependable batsman like Shreyas, a talented triple-centurion like Karun Nair, or a World Cup-winning hero and selector like RP Singh. Each of them has played a vital role in shaping the legacy of Indian cricket.

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