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From India's Ranji Trophy Hero to USA's T20 World Cup squad: The Rise of Milind Kumar

By himalayanreview

Cricket fans in Sikkim fondly remember Milind Kumar, a Delhi-based batsman who made history for their state. He joined the Sikkim cricket team as a guest player and set a new record during the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 season, scoring an incredible 1,331 runs. This achievement made him the highest run-scorer of that season and a local hero.



Milind's stellar performance caught the attention of many. In 2019, he was chosen to play for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over his career, he played 46 First-Class (FC) matches, 65 List A matches, and 61 T20 matches. In 2021, Milind announced his retirement from Indian cricket and decided to follow in the footsteps of former India Under-19 captain Unmukt Chand and other Indian players like Smit Patel, Harmeet Singh, and Siddarth Trivedi. He signed with Minor League Cricket in the USA.

In June 2023, Milind's cricketing prowess earned him a spot with the Texas Super Kings during the inaugural season of Major League Cricket. In March 2024, Milind was selected for the United States cricket team for a series against Canada. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut on April 7, 2024.

His performances and consistency led to his inclusion in the USA squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, co-hosted by the USA and West Indies. 

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