Nikhil Naik is an Indian cricketer who plays for Maharashtra in domestic cricket series and currently playing for Kolkata Knight riders in the Indian premier league. He is a right handed wicketkeeper batsman.
Nikhil Naik Biography, Lifestyle, Wiki, Height, Weight, Age, Salary, Net Worth, Income, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, House, Cars, Records, Awards & Facts
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Biography/Wiki
Full Name
Nikhil Shankar Naik
Profession
Cricketer
Batting
Right handed
Bowling
Right Arm Off break
Coach/Mentor
Not Known
Jersey Number
- #58 India International Cricket Team
- #58 Maharashtra Domestic Cricket Team
- #58 Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL)
Teams
- National Team – India International Cricket Team
- Domestic Team – Maharashtra Domestic Cricket Team
- IPL 2021 Team – Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL)
Personal Life
Date of Birth / Birthplace
Nikhil Naik was born on 9 November 1994 in Sawantwadi, Maharashtra, India.
Age
He is currently 27 years old (as in 2021).
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Caste
Saraswat Brahman
Address
Sawantwadi, Maharashtra, India
Education
- School –
- Not Known
- College –
- Not Known
- Educational Qualification –
- Not Known
Physical Statistics And More
Height (approx.)
- In feet – 5 feet 7 inches
- In centimeters – 172 cm
- In meters – 1.72 m
Weight (approx.)
- In Kilograms – 80 kg
- In Pounds – 177 lbs
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Family & Relationship
Parents & Siblings
- Father – Shankar Naik (Fish Merchant)
- Mother – Name not known
Girlfriend & Spouse
- Nikhil Naik dated –
- Not known
Marital Status
Unmarried
Career
Career Turning Point
During a match in the 2019 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he smashed five sixes in an over against Railways at the Holkar Stadium.
Debut
Test Debut
Not Debuted Yet
ODI Debut
Not Debuted Yet
T20 Debut
Not Debuted Yet
IPL Debut
Nikhil Naik made his IPL debut for Kings XI Punjab. During a match in the 2019 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he smashed five sixes in an over against Railways at the Holkar Stadium.
Records
During a match in the 2019 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he smashed five sixes in an over against the Railways cricket team at the Holkar Stadium.
Nikhil Naik Salary
Nikhil Naik’s salary is 20 Lakhs per year in the Indian cricket team and he has earned around 20 lakhs from IPL since 2021.
| Name | Nikhil Naik Salary |
|---|---|
| Monthly Income & Salary | Rs. 2 Lakhs + |
| Annual Income | Rs. 20 Lakhs + |
| Brand endorsement Fees | Rs. 3-5 Lakhs |
| Income Source | BCCI, IPL, Brands |
| Retainer Fee | NA |
| Test Fee | NA |
| ODI Fee | NA |
| T20 Fee | NA |
| IPL 2021 Fees | Rs. 20 Lacs |
| IPL Total Income | Rs. 1.3 crore |
Nikhil Naik’s overall IPL Earnings :
| Year | Team | IPL Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs. 20 Lacs |
| 2019 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs. 20 Lacs |
| 2017 | Kings XI Punjab | Rs. 30 Lacs |
| 2016 | Kings XI Punjab | Rs. 30 Lacs |
| 2015 | Kings XI Punjab | Rs. 30 Lacs |
| Total | Rs. 1.3 crore |
Nikhi Naik Net Worth
Nikhil Naik has an estimated total Networth of Rs 7 Crore ($1 million) in 2021, and His main source of income is Brand Endorsements and playing cricket.
| Name | Nikhi Naik Net Worth |
|---|---|
| Net Worth (2021) | $1 Million |
| Net Worth In Indian Rupees | Rs. 7 Crores |
| Personal Properties | Not Known |
| Investments | Not Known |
Nikhil Naik Cars And Bikes Collection
Not Known
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nikhil Naik
• He was born in Sawantwadi, Maharashtra, India.
• His father Shankar Naik is a Fish Merchant.
• He came into the picture after hitting 95 runs in 58 balls to take Maharashtra to the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy final in the 2019.
• He loves Punjabi songs and their culture.
• He lost his mother in 2010 and his father is a normal Fish merchant so it was a tough time for him. He could not even afford the sports kit.
• He made his List-A debut for Maharashtra against Gujarat, in the 2014 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He scored 234 runs in 4 matches.
• At just age of 12, he was selected for maharashtra under 15 teams because of his excellent wicket keeping and batting skills.
• Prior to cricket he was interested in tennis, he used to play tennis every day in the evening.