The Bihar Cricket Team, a rising star in the domestic team, gears up for the 2024 season with a determined squad. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Bihar Cricket Team Squad for 2024, including a full list of players, coaching staff, captaincy details, home grounds, and upcoming fixtures.
The Bihar cricket team represents the state of Bihar in Indian domestic cricket competitions. It is run by Bihar Cricket Association.
In March 2019, Bihar finished sixth in Group B of the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with one win from their six matches. Keshav Kumar was the leading run-scorer for the team in the tournament, with 145 runs, and Ashutosh Aman was the leading wicket-taker, with seven dismissals.
Here is All information About Bihar Cricket Team players, full players list, captain, and fixtures for 2024.
Bihar Cricket Team Players, Current squad
This is Bihar team for Haryana Ranji Team, Bihar Cricket Team Players for other Tournament. Bihar Cricket Team Players with international caps are listed in bold..
| Name | Birth date | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsmen | ||||
| Sakibul Gani | 2 September 1999 (age 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | |
| Babul Kumar | 12 January 1993 (age 31) | Right-handed | Vice-Captain | |
| Sharman Nigrodh | 28 May 2005 (age 18) | Right-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | |
| Piyush Singh | 4 May 2001 (age 22) | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | |
| Rishav Raj | 3 February 1996 (age 28) | Right-handed | ||
| Imran Najir | Right-handed | |||
| Gaurav Joshi | 12 April 1999 (age 25) | Right-handed | ||
| Krishna Yadav | 5 September 2001 (age 22) | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | |
| All-Rounders | ||||
| Veer Pratap Singh | 3 May 1992 (age 31) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Raghuvendra Pratap | 1 August 2003 (age 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | |
| Sachin Kumar | 25 December 1997 (age 26) | Left-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | |
| Paramjit Singh | 6 October 2002 (age 21) | Left-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | |
| Amod Yadav | 10 December 2001 (age 22) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Wicket-keeper | ||||
| Bipin Saurabh | 20 November 1999 (age 24) | Right-handed | ||
| Spin Bowlers | ||||
| Ashutosh Aman | 19 May 1986 (age 37) | Right-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | Captain |
| Himanshu Singh | 23 September 1997 (age 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm legbreak | |
| Suraj Kashyap | 14 August 2003 (age 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | |
| Pace Bowlers | ||||
| Nawaz Khan | 8 April 1995 (age 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Malay Raj | 11 March 2003 (age 21) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Harsh Singh | 20 September 1995 (age 28) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Abhijeet Saket | 3 August 1995 (age 28) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Vipul Krishna | 9 February 2001 (age 23) | Right-handed | Left-arm medium | |
Updated as on 18 February 2024
Support staff
- Team Manager: Ajay Tiwari
- Head Coach: Pawan Kumar
- Assistant Coach: Sanjay Kumar
- Team Physio: Dr. Abhishek
- Team Trainer: Akhilesh Shukla
Who is Captain of Bihar Cricket Team?
Bihar Cricket Team Led by captain Ashutosh Aman.
Bihar Cricket Team Grounds
Bihar cricket team has these grounds in Bihar.
| Name | City | State | First used | Last used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moin-ul-Haq Stadium | Patna | Bihar | 1970 | 2023 | BCA Home Ground, Hosted three ODIs |
| Rajgir International Cricket Stadium | Nalanda | Bihar | Under Construction | – | Upcoming International Cricket Stadium of Bihar |
| Urja Stadium | Patna | Bihar | 2017 | 2021 | |
| Nehru Smarak Stadium | Bhagalpur | Bihar | 1972 | 1973 |
Bihar Cricket Team Next Fixtures 2024
Will be Updated Soon.
Bihar Cricket Team History
The Bihar Cricket Team, representing the state of Bihar in Indian domestic tournaments, boasts a rich history with periods of both prominence and challenge. Here’s a glimpse into their journey:
Early Days and First Steps (1935-2004)
- The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) was formed in 1935.
- Bihar entered the Ranji Trophy, India’s premier first-class cricket tournament, in the 1936-37 season.
- Their maiden Ranji Trophy match, though a loss, saw them take a first-innings lead against a strong Bengal and Assam team.
- The team secured its first victory in 1948 against the Delhi and District Cricket Association.
- Over the years, Bihar played 236 first-class matches, winning 78, losing 56, and drawing 102.
- Their peak came in the 1975-76 season under the leadership of Daljit Singh, where they reached the Ranji Trophy finals.
State Bifurcation and Rebuilding (2004-2018)
- In 2000, Bihar’s bifurcation led to the formation of Jharkhand, taking away most of the state’s cricketing infrastructure.
- Consequently, Bihar’s participation in the Ranji Trophy was halted.
Return to the Field (2018-Present)
- In 2018, after a 14-year gap, the BCCI reinstated Bihar for the Ranji Trophy.
- The team marked their comeback with a win against Nagaland in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
- Bihar continues to strive for a strong presence in Indian domestic cricket.
Interesting Tidbits
- The Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna serves as their home ground.
- Ashutosh Aman currently captains the side, ably coached by Vikash Kumar.
Bihar’s cricket history reflects the team’s determination. Despite facing setbacks, they are back on the field, aiming to make their mark in the years to come.
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