About
Indian cricketer known for playing as a right-arm medium bowler for India, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, and Gujarat Titans who made his IPL debut in 2019. He is also known for his Instagram account @warrier63 where he shares cricket career updates, match photos, training content, team announcements, and personal milestone posts.
Before fame
He started his senior cricket career with Kerala in 2012. His big break came after his standout 2018-19 Ranji Trophy season when he took 44 wickets from 10 matches and was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders.
Trivia
He is known for bowling variations such as knuckle balls and off-cutters, and he took a hat-trick against Andhra Pradesh in the 2019 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He helped Kerala make its first-ever Ranji Trophy semi-final appearance during the 2018-19 season. He joined Mumbai Indians in 2023 as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah.
Family life
He married international roller skater Aarathy Kasturi Raj in 2019, and they welcomed a son together named Avu in April 2025.
Associated with
He made his India T20I debut in a team captained by Shikhar Dhawan. He was named as a net bowler in India's 2021 Test squad for the England series which included Virat Kohli as a captain.
