Daksh Kamra
Biography, Age, Height, IPL Team, Stats, Career & Records
Daksh kamra is an Indian cricketer known for his dynamic presence and promising performances in domestic and league cricket. Being a young and bright talent as a cricketer, he represents the new batch of all rounders in Indian cricket. Daksh is a 23 year old cricketer born and brought up in India. He is a right handed batsman and bowls leg break googly.
Indian Cricketer • Spin-bowling all-rounder • 5’9” (175 cm) tall
Age
23 Years
Height
5’9” (175 cm)
Team
Not debut in Indian team
Role
Spin-bowling all-rounder
Info Card
| Full Name | Blessing Muzarabani |
| Date of Birth | 2 October 1996 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Birthplace | Murehwa, Zimbabwe |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
| Role | Fast Bowler |
| National Team | Zimbabwe |
| IPL Team | Yet to debut in IPL |
| Jersey Number | 40 |
Biography
Being a young cricketer, Daksh is already popular by the name of mystery spinner in domestic and franchise cricket. Because of his consistent performances and amazing bowling style, he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for 30 Lakh rupees during the IPL auction held in December 2025 for the IPL 2026.
Early life
Daksh Kamra was born in Hisar, Haryana. He was born and brought up in India, where developed an early passion for cricket. From a very young age, he found his love for cricket. 11 years ago, his journey as a cricketer started, primarily as a bowling all-rounder, who showed a knack for spinning the ball in unusual ways. Playing tennis ball cricket during his early development year, turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it gave him the freedom to experiment with different variations, which many young bowlers lack.
His father, Rakesh Kamra, owns a business of building materials in Hisar and never gave up on Daksh when he wanted to pursue his cricketing career. The stability of the family allowed Daksh to concentrate on his game without thinking about the practical aspect of the situation. He attended St. Joseph International School and joined a Mass Communication course at Guru Jambheshwar University, balancing his studies and his cricket training.
The turning point of his career was when he enrolled in GS Cricket Academy in Barara and began to work with coaches Sandeep Kharb and Baljeet Girdhar. Kharb was the one who subsequently recommended him to the Haryana Cricket Association when Daksh was not selected to the state side, which was a moment that arguably changed the whole course of his career.
International Career
Daksh Kamra has not yet played for the Indian national team. So for international cricket, he still has to make his way. However, his performances in domestic competitions and franchise league have placed him on the radar of selectors and cricket analysts.
Players like Kamra, often use domestic cricket as a stepping stone in their career to get recognition. His consistent performances and disciplined approach towards cricket lands him the opportunity to play in the IPL season for 2026. For the first time in his life, as a cricketer, he’s going to play an IPL match as an all rounder for the Kolkata Knight Riders team.
IPL Career
During the mini auction for the IPL 2026, Kamra‘s name appears first. Kolkata Knight Rider bagged Daksh Kamra for a whooping 30,00,000 lakh rupees. The three time IPL trophy winner team KKR chooses a player who matches their criteria. They just don’t choose young spinners on the whim. Abhishek Nair, who is part of the KKR coaching staff, spoke about wanting to develop Kamra as a long-term bowling asset, who can bat useful in the lower order as well. IPL 2026 is the debut season for Kamra. The season began on March 26, 2026. It is his time to show his immense talent in the field of bowling and gather everyone’s attention as a cricketer.
IPL Career Overview
IPL Debut
Yet to debut
IPL Team
Kolkata Knight Rider(KKR)
IPL Runs
0
IPL Wickets
0
Domestic Career
Before the IPL, Daksh was constantly and consistently playing in domestic cricket. He represented Haryana at the under-19 and under-23 levels and stepped up the ladder to the senior state set up. He took seven wickets in the under 23 circuit across four games in one season alone. Also played in the DY Patil T20 cup for Mumbai customs, impressing everybody with his bowling style. His domestic performances and the positive approach towards the game helped him get noticed by IPL scouts.
Career statistics (Table)
| Format | M | R | B | W | Avg | Econ | BBI | BBM |
| NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | Inns | Runs | SR |
| NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | Balls | Wickets | BBI |
| NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | Innings | HS | SR |
| NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Records & Achievements
Daksh Kamra is at an early stage of his career, but he has already earned some of the notable milestones. At the young age of 23, he was picked up by one of the biggest franchises of IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders. With little or minimal first class exposure, he was successful in getting selected by KKR as an all-rounder.
The most stopped achievement of Daksh is the pace of his googly. He bowls at the speed of around 95-97 km/h, which is significantly quicker than what most batsmen expect from a spinner. His bowling style makes it difficult for the board bats to understand the bowling. Taking seven wickets in four matches during the under 23 match stands as his biggest record return in the competitive season. At the junior level, he took four wickets in a limited-overs match during his Under-19 days, which first put him on the radar of selectors.
Best Performance
In the early years of his career, Daksh Kamra has given a number of great performances. During a trial session with KKR, he bowled a perfect googly that pleased the coaches. This was one of the best moments of his career. His four wicket debut in the Under-19 level in Haryana is an all time performance in formal competition and so does his 2 for 28 for Mumbai Customs in the DY Patil T20 Cup in early 2026. These performances proved that he could manage tough conditions and work well under pressure. As he gets more experience, he is expected to deliver even better performances in bigger games.
Playing Style
Daksh Kamra is also popularly known as the mystery spin bowler. He plays a variety of bowls, such as leg-break, googly, carrom ball, and slider. His best weapon is his googly due to its speed and the way he hides it from the batter. As a batsman, he is an order hitter who is capable of running fast when needed. He is fast-handed and is able to strike hard shots. He is active and quick in the field and this is an added value to his overall performance. His variations, confidence, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are his greatest strengths.
Net Worth
As of 2026, the net worth of Daksh Kamra is estimated at approximately ₹1-2 crores. This is primarily a result of his new IPL deal and his domestic cricket pay. His highest confirmed income is ₹30 lakh, which he earned in IPL 2026 when Kolkata Knight Riders purchased him. Prior to this, he used to make money in domestic matches and participating in tournaments.
His income will increase in the next few years since he is still in his early career and has not had his IPL debut. He can also secure brand deals and increased contracts in the future if he performs well in IPL and other tournaments.
Personal Life
Daksh Kamra does not disclose his personal life. He is single and completely devoted to his career in cricket. He is a child of a supportive family in Hisar, Haryana. He has been guided by his father throughout the way. He has spent the majority of his time training and developing his skills. Virat Kohli is an inspiration to him, particularly in terms of fitness and hard work. He also takes inspiration from Varun Chakaravarthy when it comes to his bowling style.
Latest News / Recent Form
Daksh Kamra is to feature in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad in the IPL 2026, starting from March 26, 2026. He has been practicing with the entire squad of KKR at the Eden Gardens and other training grounds, working under coaches Abhishek Nayar and the other training staff.
FAQs
How Old is Daksh Kamra?
Daksh Kamra was born on January 9, 2003, which makes him 23 years old. He is among the youngest cricketers in the IPL 2026 season.
For which IPL team Daksh Kamra is playing?
Daksh Kamra is playing for Kolkata Knight Riders as an all-rounder.
What is the Daksh Kamra famously known as?
Daksh kamra is famously known as a mystery spinner, because of his unique and high speed bowling style.
What is the height of Daksh Kamra?
Daksh Kamra is 5 feet 9 inches tall, which is approximately 175 cm.
What kind of bowler is Daksh Kamra?
He is a mystery spinner of the right arm, and his main bowling is leg-break googly. His four major variations include the leg-break, the googly, the carrom ball and the slider. His googly is especially hard to pick as he throws it at an unusually high speed of 95 97 km/h as a spinner.
Info Card
| Full Name | Blessing Muzarabani |
| Date of Birth | 2 October 1996 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Birthplace | Murehwa, Zimbabwe |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
| Role | Fast Bowler |
| National Team | Zimbabwe |
| IPL Team | Yet to debut in IPL |
| Jersey Number | 40 |
Info Card
| Field | Value |
| Full Name | Daksh Kamra |
| Date of Birth | 9 January 2003 |
| Age | 23 Years |
| Birthplace | Hisar, Haryana |
| Height | 5’9” (175 cm) |
| Batting Style | Right-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Off Spin |
| Role | Spin-bowling all-rounder |
| National Team | India |
| IPL Team | Kolkata Knight Rider(KKR) |
| Jersey Number | Not Available |
