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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Vinay Kumar was born in [[Davangere]], [[Karnataka]], on 12 February 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/35731.html|title=India / Players / Vinay Kumar|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref> He attended a government school in Davangere before graduating from the A.R.G. Arts and Commerce College with a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] degree. Vinay Kumar married Richa Singh on 29 November 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalchallengers.com/cricketer/vinay-kumar|title=Vinay Kumar|work=www.royalchallengers.com|publisher=[[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]: official website|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref>  
Vinay Kumar was born in [[Davangere]], [[Karnataka]], on 12 February 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/35731.html|title=India / Players / Vinay Kumar|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref> He attended a government school in Davangere before graduating from the A.R.G. Arts and Commerce College with a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] degree. Vinay Kumar married Richa Singh on 29 November 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalchallengers.com/cricketer/vinay-kumar|title=Vinay Kumar|work=www.royalchallengers.com|publisher=[[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]: official website|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref>
Spouse: Richa Singh


==Early career (2004–2010)==
==Early career (2004–2010)==
Vinay Kumar was selected for [[Karnataka cricket team|Karnataka]]'s [[Ranji Trophy]] team in the 2004–05 season and made his Debut against Bengal. He was the Ranji Trophy's second-highest wicket-taker in the 2007–08 season, with 40 at an average of 18.52.<ref name="cricinfoprofile">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/35731.html|title=India / Players / Vinay Kumar|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=3441;type=tournament|title=Records / Ranji Trophy Super League, 2007/08 / Most wickets|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref> He was signed by the [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] for the [[2008 Indian Premier League|inaugural Indian Premier League]] (IPL) in 2008.<ref name="cricinfoprofile"/> He is  Affectionately Called as "The Davangere Express" .
Vinay Kumar was selected for [[Karnataka cricket team|Karnataka]]'s [[Ranji Trophy]] team in the 2004–05 season and made his Debut against Bengal. He was the Ranji Trophy's second-highest wicket-taker in the 2007–08 season, with 40 at an average of 18.52.<ref name="cricinfoprofile">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/35731.html|title=India / Players / Vinay Kumar|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=3441;type=tournament|title=Records / Ranji Trophy Super League, 2007/08 / Most wickets|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref> He was signed by the [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] for the [[2008 Indian Premier League|inaugural Indian Premier League]] (IPL) in 2008.<ref name="cricinfoprofile"/> He is  Affectionately Called as "The Davangere Express" . He is often regarded as the fastest off-spinner in the world to open the bowling for any team.


He was the highest wicket taker in the 2009–2010 domestic season. In IPL 2010, he took 16 wickets, the highest among all pace bowlers in the tournament,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/consistency-finally-pays-off-for-vinay-kumar/612224/0|title=Consistency finally pays off for Vinay Kumar|date=28 April 2010|work=www.indianexpress.com|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ipl2010/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5319;type=tournament|title=Indian Premier League, 2009/10 / Records / Most wickets|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref> leading to his selection to play for India in the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]] in the [[West Indies]].<ref name="cricinfoprofile"/> He played in one match in the tournament, taking two wickets for 30 runs from four overs in India's five-wicket defeat to [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/35731.html?class=3;template=results;type=allround;view=match|title=Statistics / Statsguru / R Vinay Kumar / Twenty20 Internationals|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/412699.html|title=ICC World Twenty20 – 23rd match, Group F  India v Sri Lanka: Scorecard|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref>
He was the highest wicket taker in the 2009–2010 domestic season. In IPL 2010, he took 16 wickets, the highest among all pace bowlers in the tournament,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/consistency-finally-pays-off-for-vinay-kumar/612224/0|title=Consistency finally pays off for Vinay Kumar|date=28 April 2010|work=www.indianexpress.com|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ipl2010/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5319;type=tournament|title=Indian Premier League, 2009/10 / Records / Most wickets|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref> leading to his selection to play for India in the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]] in the [[West Indies]].<ref name="cricinfoprofile"/> He played in one match in the tournament, taking two wickets for 30 runs from four overs in India's five-wicket defeat to [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/35731.html?class=3;template=results;type=allround;view=match|title=Statistics / Statsguru / R Vinay Kumar / Twenty20 Internationals|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/412699.html|title=ICC World Twenty20 – 23rd match, Group F  India v Sri Lanka: Scorecard|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref>


==International career (2010–present)==
==International career (2010–2021)==
In May 2010, after India's elimination from the ICC World Twenty20, Vinay Kumar made his ODI debut against [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] in [[Harare]], taking 2/51 off eight overs in a six-wicket defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/452146.html|title=Zimbabwe Triangular Series, 2010 / Scorecard|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref> He injured his knee before India's next fixture, and was replaced in their squad by [[Abhimanyu Mithun]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.playing11.com/index.php?option=com_cricnews&newsid=1578|title=Vinay Kumar out of Zimbabwe tour with injury|date=31 May 2010|work=www.playing11.com|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref> Vinay Kumar returned to the Indian team in October 2010,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tendulkar-harbhajan-rested;-sehwag-injured-ahead-of-odis/696721/0|title=Tendulkar, Harbhajan rested; Sehwag injured ahead of ODIs|date=13 October 2010|work=indianexpress.com|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref> playing in one ODI of India's [[Australian cricket team in India in 2010–11|three-match series]] against Australia and taking 0/71 off nine overs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/464529.html|title=Australia tour of India [Sep–Oct 2010], 2010/11 / Scorecard|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref>
In May 2010, after India's elimination from the ICC World Twenty20, Vinay Kumar made his ODI debut against [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] in [[Harare]], taking 2/51 off eight overs in a six-wicket defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/452146.html|title=Zimbabwe Triangular Series, 2010 / Scorecard|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref> He injured his knee before India's next fixture, and was replaced in their squad by [[Abhimanyu Mithun]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.playing11.com/index.php?option=com_cricnews&newsid=1578|title=Vinay Kumar out of Zimbabwe tour with injury|date=31 May 2010|work=www.playing11.com|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref> Vinay Kumar returned to the Indian team in October 2010,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tendulkar-harbhajan-rested;-sehwag-injured-ahead-of-odis/696721/0|title=Tendulkar, Harbhajan rested; Sehwag injured ahead of ODIs|date=13 October 2010|work=indianexpress.com|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref> playing in one ODI of India's [[Australian cricket team in India in 2010–11|three-match series]] against Australia and taking 0/71 off nine overs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/464529.html|title=Australia tour of India [Sep–Oct 2010], 2010/11 / Scorecard|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2012}}</ref>


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