Ashwani Kumar (cricketer)

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1. When was Ashwani Kumar (cricketer) born?August 29, 2001
2. What is the first-class debut?December 9, 2019, for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy
3. What is the list a debut?December 8, 2021, for Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
4. Who is Ashwani Kumar?Ashwani Kumar is a young Indian cricketer born on August 29, 2001. He is a fast bowler known for taking many wickets and has quickly become a star in domestic and IPL cricket.
5. When did Ashwani Kumar play his first first‑class match?He made his first‑class debut for Punjab on December 9, 2019, during the 2019‑20 Ranji Trophy season.

First-Class Cricket: The highest level of domestic cricket played over multiple days, typically three or four.
List A Cricket: A format of one-day cricket, usually played with 50 overs per side, distinct from Twenty20.
Indian Premier League (IPL): A professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, featuring franchise teams and international players.
Mega Auction: A large-scale auction event held periodically for sports leagues to bid on available players.