The Uttarakhand Cricket Team, a rising star in the Indian domestic circuit, gears up for the 2024 season with a determined squad. This comprehensive guide dives into the details of the Uttarakhand Cricket Team Squad 2025, providing a complete list of players, coaching staff, and leadership along with their upcoming matches and potential venues.
The Uttarakhand cricket team is a cricket team that represents the state of Uttarakhand in Indian domestic competitions.
Here is All information About Uttarakhand Cricket Team players, full players list, captain, and fixtures for 2024.
Uttarakhand Cricket Team Players, Current squad
This is Uttarakhand team for Haryana Ranji Team, Uttarakhand Cricket Team Players for other Tournament like Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Uttarakhand Cricket Team Players with international caps are listed in bold..
| Name | Birth date | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsmen | ||||
| Kunal Chandela | 7 July 1994 (age 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Jiwanjot Singh | 6 November 1990 (age 33) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | First-class & List A Captain |
| Akhil Rawat | 4 November 2000 (age 23) | Right-handed | ||
| Yuvraj Chaudhary | 6 October 2001 (age 22) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
| Priyanshu Khanduri | 14 October 1995 (age 28) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | |
| Piyush Joshi | 27 May 1996 (age 27) | Right-handed | ||
| All-rounders | ||||
| Avneesh Sudha | 20 November 2001 (age 22) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | |
| Swapnil Singh | 22 January 1991 (age 33) | Right-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | Plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL |
| Dikshanshu Negi | 5 October 1990 (age 33) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Deepesh Nailwal | 4 November 1997 (age 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | |
| Wicket-keeper | ||||
| Aditya Tare | 7 November 1987 (age 36) | Right-handed | ||
| Spin bowlers | ||||
| Mayank Mishra | 9 October 1990 (age 33) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
| Himanshu Bisht | 17 November 1996 (age 27) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | |
| Pace bowlers | ||||
| Deepak Dhapola | 26 June 1990 (age 33) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | |
| Akash Madhwal | 25 November 1993 (age 30) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | T20 Captain Plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL |
| Rajan Kumar | 8 July 1996 (age 27) | Left-handed | Left-arm medium-fast | Plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL |
| Abhay Negi | 18 October 1992 (age 31) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Agrim Tiwari | 24 April 1996 (age 28) | Right-handed | Left-arm medium | |
| Devendra Bora | 6 December 2000 (age 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Piyush Kumar Singh | 27 January 2003 (age 21) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | |
Updated as on 19 February 2024
Support staff
- Coach – Manish Jha
Who is Captain of Uttarakhand Cricket Team?
Uttarakhand Cricket Team Led by captain Jiwanjot Singh (FC), Akash Madhwal (LA, T20).
Uttarakhand Cricket Team Grounds
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is India’s 21st venue to host T20 internationals, and the 51st Indian international cricket venue. It is the home ground of Uttarakhand cricket team.
Uttarakhand Cricket Team Next Fixtures 2024
Will be Updated Soon.
Uttarakhand Cricket Team History
The Uttarakhand cricket team, though a young team in the grand scheme of Indian cricket, has made a remarkable impression in a short period. Here’s a glimpse into their journey:
Formation and Initial Hurdles (2000-2018):
Uttarakhand, formed in the year 2000, surprisingly didn’t have a unified cricket team for almost a decade. The reason? Multiple cricket associations within the state vied for affiliation with the BCCI, India’s cricket governing body. It wasn’t until 2015 that three of these associations came together under the banner of the Uttarakhand Cricket Association (UCA) to pursue this goal. The path wasn’t smooth, with another association merging in and out. Finally, in 2018, the BCCI formed a committee to oversee cricket affairs in the state, paving the way for Uttarakhand’s official entry into domestic tournaments.
A Debut Season to Remember (2018-2019):
September 2018 marked a historic moment for Uttarakhand cricket as they played their first match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, a domestic List A cricket tournament. Though they lost their opener, their campaign was far from over. In the Plate Group stage, Karn Kaushal etched his name in history by scoring the first double-century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Overall, Uttarakhand finished the season as runners-up in the Plate Group, a commendable feat for a debutant team.
Karn Kaushal was not only the team’s leading run-scorer but also emerged as the tournament’s highest run-scorer. The Ranji Trophy, India’s premier first-class cricket tournament, saw a similar story unfold. Uttarakhand triumphed in the Plate Group, reaching the quarter-finals before bowing out. Their success continued in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a Twenty20 tournament, where they finished third in their group stage.
Looking Ahead:
Uttarakhand’s cricket journey has just begun. With a strong debut season and the guidance of experienced coaches like Wasim Jaffer, the team shows immense promise. Cricket fans across India will be watching their progress with anticipation as they strive to make their mark in the years to come.
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