Few people know that Bollywood superstar Govinda has a direct connection to the cricketing world through his son-in-law, Nitish Rana.
Married to Govinda’s niece, Sanchi Marwah, Nitish Rana is not only a key figure in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but also a star player who has played 107 matches in the cash-rich tournament so far.
Nitish Rana was an integral part of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team that won the IPL title last year. However, ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, he has switched teams and will now represent Rajasthan Royals.
Nitish Rana: Superstar Govinda’s cricketer son-in-law
Nitish Rana’s Bollywood link was publicly revealed during an episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, where Krishna Abhishek, Govinda’s nephew, mentioned that Sanchi Marwah is his cousin. This makes Rana not just a household name in cricket but also a part of Bollywood’s extended family.
New beginings with Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025
After being released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), despite his contributions to their championship-winning campaign, Rana was picked up by Rajasthan Royals at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction for Rs 4.20 crore.
Entering the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction as an all-rounder with a base price of Rs 1.50 crore, he was a sought-after player and is now set to bring his skills to the Royals’ squad.
A look at Nitish Rana’s IPL career
In his IPL journey so far, Nitish Rana has played 107 matches, scoring 2,636 runs at a strike rate of 135.04, including 18 half-centuries. He also has the ability to be a part-time bowler, with 10 wickets at an average of 25.20.
When will IPL 2025 start?
IPL 2025 is set to begin on March 21, as per recent reports. Staying true to tradition, the opening match will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the home ground of last season’s champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The tournament will run for two months, with the final scheduled for May 25.
