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Bhagath Varma (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 September 1998

Age23 Years (as of 2021)

BirthplaceHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

ProfessionCricketer (All‑rounder)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother - Uma Devi

Bhagath Varma (Cricketer) Biography

Indian off‑spin bowling all‑rounder from Hyderabad who rose through age‑group cricket, represented India at U‑19 level on the 2017 England tour, and was in

Early life and background

Kanumuri Bhagath Varma was born on 21 September 1998 in Hyderabad (then Andhra Pradesh) and grew up in East Marredpally, Secunderabad, Telangana. He attended St Andrew’s School and later Mehboob College High School. Cricket entered his life at an early age; he began playing when he was six and developed under local coaches, most notably Mohammed Iqbal.

Physical profile

Varma is listed at approximately 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) in height. His described physical features include dark brown eyes and black hair.

Career

A right‑hand batter and right‑arm offbreak bowler, Bhagath Varma is primarily viewed as a bowling all‑rounder. He represented Hyderabad across age‑group levels and played club cricket for Kosaraju Cricket Club and R. Dayanand Cricket Club in the HCA League championship.

Varma made an impression in junior domestic competitions. In the 2017 Cooch Behar Trophy he took 35 wickets in six matches, finishing among the competition’s leading wicket‑takers. That same year he was selected for the India Under‑19 squad that toured England. He was part of two youth Test matches and five one‑day fixtures on that tour and was coached by Rahul Dravid as part of the India U‑19 program.

Although he has been part of the Hyderabad senior setup, the available information indicates he had not yet made a first‑class, List A, or domestic T20 debut for Hyderabad as of the details provided.

Across local tournaments, his batting record includes 427 runs in 19 innings from 22 matches, with a highest score of 95 and an average around the mid‑20s. As a bowler in those events he claimed 29 wickets in 22 innings, with an economy near 4.48, a strike rate around 30.31, and a best return of 5 for 25.

Indian Premier League

At the 2021 IPL auction Bhagath Varma was bought by Chennai Super Kings at the base price of 20 lakh INR and was assigned the jersey number 27 for the franchise. The purchase marked a notable step in his career, moving him into an IPL squad environment.

Public profile

Varma’s favourite cricketers include Mahendra Singh Dhoni among batsmen, and Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin among bowlers. He has been guided by coaches such as Mohammed Iqbal and credits local mentors in his formative years.

Personal life

Varma is Indian by nationality and his zodiac sign is Virgo. He is unmarried. His mother is named Uma Devi; information about his father is not provided in the material.

Latest updates

The latest items in the provided material note his selection by Chennai Super Kings in 2021 and reflect that, at the time of those details, he remained yet to make a senior domestic debut for Hyderabad. His progress through youth and club cricket, along with the Cooch Behar Trophy performance and the India U‑19 tour, are highlighted as key milestones.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Chennai Super Kings (IPL squad)

Signed by CSK at the 2021 IPL auction at the base price; assigned jersey number 27.

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Career Highlights

  1. Took 35 wickets in six matches in the 2017 Cooch Behar Trophy, finishing among the competition’s leading wicket‑takers
  2. Selected for the India Under‑19 tour of England in 2017, featuring in youth Tests and ODIs coached under Rahul Dravid
  3. Picked up by Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 IPL auction
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bhagath Varma (Cricketer) born?

21 September 1998

What is Bhagath Varma (Cricketer) known for?

Cricketer (All‑rounder)

What is Bhagath Varma (Cricketer)’s marital status?

Unmarried