Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Deepak Hooda

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 25, 2025

How Deepak Hooda built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Deepak Hooda is an Indian international cricketer, an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off break. He represents India in both One Day International and Twenty20 International formats. In domestic cricket, he plays for Rajasthan. He has also played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for multiple teams, including his current team, Chennai Super Kings. Hooda made his international debut for India in February 2022.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2009: Represented Kendriya Vidyalaya U-17 cricket team

In 2009, Deepak Hooda represented Kendriya Vidyalaya U-17 cricket team in the SGFI at the age of 14.

April 2015: IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals

On 10 April 2015, Deepak Hooda made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings, scoring 30 off 15 balls.

2016: First double-century in first-class cricket

In 2016, Deepak Hooda scored his first double-century in first-class cricket while playing for Baroda in the Ranji Trophy.

2016: Bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL auction

In 2016, Deepak Hooda was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 4.2 crores in the IPL auction.

November 2017: Named in India's T20I squad against Sri Lanka

In November 2017, Deepak Hooda was named in India's squad for their Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Sri Lanka.

2017: Retained and then released by Sunrisers Hyderabad

Deepak Hooda was retained ahead of the 2017 IPL auction but was later released by Sunrisers Hyderabad after the 10th edition of the IPL.

January 2018: Bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL auction

In January 2018, Deepak Hooda was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL auction.

February 2018: Named in India's T20I squad for Nidahas Trophy

In February 2018, Deepak Hooda was named in India's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2018 Nidahas Trophy.

December 2018: Named in India's team for ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup

In December 2018, Deepak Hooda was named in India's team for the 2018 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

2020: Bought by Kings XI Punjab in IPL auction

In 2020, Deepak Hooda was bought by the Kings XI Punjab in the IPL auction ahead of the 2020 Indian Premier League.

January 2022: Named in India's ODI squad against West Indies

In January 2022, Deepak Hooda was named in India's One Day International (ODI) squad for their home series against the West Indies.

February 2022: International debut for India

In February 2022, Deepak Hooda made his international debut for India.

February 2022: Added to India's T20I squad and T20I debut

In February 2022, Deepak Hooda was added to India's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against the West Indies and Sri Lanka. He made his T20I debut on 24 February 2022, for India against Sri Lanka.

June 2022: Scored maiden T20I century

In June 2022, Deepak Hooda scored his maiden T20I century in the second match of the series against Ireland. His partnership with Sanju Samson of 176 runs was the highest partnership for the second wicket in men's T20I and the highest partnership for any wicket for India.