Vinay Kumar (born February 12, 1984) is an Indian cricketer who played as a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He made his international debut in 2009 and was a member of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Vinay represented Karnataka in domestic cricket and played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. Known for his swing bowling and useful lower-order batting, he contributed significantly to Indian cricket during his career.