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Who Is Milind Kumar? Virat Kohli’s Ex-RCB Teammate Lights Up USA Cricket With A Blistering Knock

Milind Kumar plays for the USA (ICC/Instagram)Milind Kumar plays for the USA (ICC/Instagram)

In the latest fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 on Tuesday, USA came out all guns blazing against the UAE. Opting to bat first after UAE captain Muhammad Wasim's decision to bowl backfired, the USA team piled on a mammoth 334/4 in 50 overs.

The hero of the day was none other than Milind Kumar, who played a sensational innings, leaving everyone wide-eyed with his sheer class and power-hitting.

Milind Kumar's 155*: A Knock to Remember

Milind Kumar gave a masterclass in batting, scoring an unbeaten 155 off just 110 balls. It was raining boundaries as he smashed 16 fours and 5 sixes. The 33-year-old right-handed batsman was in no mood to spare the UAE bowlers, unleashing a barrage of shots all around the park. His innings was nothing short of a blitzkrieg, leaving the opposition scratching their heads.

Kumar found ample support from Saiteja Mukkamalla, who played a vital knock of his own, scoring 107 runs in 99 balls. Together, they stitched a partnership that drove the USA to a colossal total.

Milind Kumar's Career: From Indian Domestic Figure To USA's Powerhouse

Milind Kumar’s cricketing journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Before making waves in the USA, Kumar was a well-known name in Indian domestic cricket. He made his debut for Delhi in 2011, featuring in both first-class and List-A formats. His talent soon saw him donning the colours of Sikkim and Tripura as well.

However, it was his stellar 2018-19 Ranji Trophy season for Sikkim that grabbed eyeballs. Milind accumulated a staggering 1331 runs in 8 matches with 6 hundreds and 4 fifties, making him the top run-scorer of the season. As they say, form is temporary, but class is permanent, and Milind proved it by setting the domestic circuit on fire that year.

Milind Kumar's IPL Dreams and International Exposure

Milind's domestic exploits didn’t go unnoticed, earning him a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was part of the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2014 and later joined Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2019.

However, despite being in the squads of two top franchises, Milind never got a chance to showcase his skills on the IPL stage. But as they say, every cloud has a silver lining, and Milind's moment of glory was just waiting to arrive.