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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 16, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth26 March 1993

Age32 Years

BirthplaceDelhi, India

ProfessionIndian Cricketer (Batsman)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSimran Khosla

FamilyFather - Bharat Chand Thakur; Mother - Rajeshwari Chand; Sister - Samragyi Chand

Unmukt Chand Biography

Unmukt Chand is an Indian cricketer best known for captaining India to the 2012 Under-19 World Cup title. A right-handed batsman from Delhi, he rose as a少年

Early life and background

Unmukt Bharat Chand Thakur was born on 26 March 1993 in Delhi, India. Raised in a family with ties to education—his father Bharat Chand Thakur and mother Rajeshwari Chand both worked as teachers—he developed an early interest in sport. He began playing cricket at around six and by the age of ten his family and uncle were considering cricket as a potential career path for him. He attended Delhi Public School, Noida before moving to Modern School, Barakhamba Road while in ninth grade. He later studied at St. Stephen's College, Delhi and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Career

Unmukt Chand established himself as a talented batsman in Indian domestic cricket. He played for Delhi at state level and was part of various domestic and franchise teams including Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians and North Zone. Known for an aggressive approach on the field, he wore jersey number 10 for India Under-19.

His early domestic performances included several notable innings: during his first season with Delhi in 2010 he compiled 435 runs including two centuries, and in the 2010–11 Ranji Trophy he produced a standout 151 on a difficult, seaming track. In October 2014 he scored a century in a warm-up one-day match against West Indies, putting up 101 from 111 balls.

Unmukt's most prominent achievement came at the international junior level. He captained the India Under-19 team that won the 2012 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, and he top-scored with a century (111) in the final while chasing 226 against Australia. That tournament and his leadership there remain central highlights of his playing career.

In 2012 he became the youngest player to appear in the Indian Premier League when he was signed by Delhi Daredevils. He has also been recognized with awards such as Castrol Junior Cricketer of the Year (2011–12) and CEAT Indian Youngster of the Year (2012).

In August 2021 Unmukt announced his retirement from Indian international cricket. Shortly after that announcement he signed with the Silicon Valley Strikers to play in the 2021 Minor League Cricket season in the United States. He made his debut for the Strikers on 14 August 2021 in a Toyota Minor League Cricket Championship match.

Public profile

Off the field, Unmukt has interests that include swimming, listening to music, keeping a diary and playing football. He has said Michael Phelps is a favourite outside-cricket athlete and Sachin Tendulkar is a cricketing influence. He counts Shah Rukh Khan and Chitrangada Singh among his favourite actors. Unmukt is also an author: in 2013 he published The Sky is the Limit—My Journey to the World Cup, an account of his early life and the run to the Under-19 World Cup title.

Personal life

Unmukt is Hindu by background and lists Delhi as his hometown. He married Simran Khosla, a fitness trainer, on 21 November 2021. Physical details recorded in public profiles list his height at approximately 5 feet 7 inches (169 cm) and a playing weight near 65 kg.

Latest updates

After retiring from Indian international cricket on 13 August 2021, Unmukt expressed openness to opportunities overseas and joined the Minor League Cricket setup in the United States. Ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup he was not included in the USA’s 15-member squad for that tournament.

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Recent Work

Minor League Cricket - Silicon Valley Strikers

Signed for the 2021 season and made his debut on 14 August 2021.

2021
The Sky is the Limit—My Journey to the World Cup

Autobiographical book recounting his early life and the 2012 Under-19 World Cup victory.

2013
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Career Highlights

  1. Captained India Under-19 to the 2012 Under-19 World Cup title, scoring 111 in the final.
  2. Scored 151 in the 2010–11 Ranji Trophy on a difficult seaming track.
  3. Became the youngest player to play in the IPL with Delhi Daredevils in 2012.
  4. Received Castrol Junior Cricketer of the Year (2011–12) and CEAT Indian Youngster of the Year (2012).
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