Vidarbha cricket fans! Get ready for a new season of excitement as we unveil the complete Vidarbha Cricket Team Squad for 2024. This comprehensive guide will provide you with the full list of players, including their roles, alongside details on the team’s coaching staff, captain, and home grounds. We’ll also be taking a look at their upcoming fixtures, so you can mark your calendars and cheer on your favorite team throughout the season.
The Vidarbha cricket team is an Indian domestic cricket team plays in the India’s domestic first-class cricket competition Ranji Trophy and limited-overs Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. It represents the Vidarbha region of eastern Maharashtra.
In December 2017, they reached the final of the Ranji Trophy for the first time in their history, after they beat Karnataka by 5 runs in the semi-finals of the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy tournament. In the final, they beat Delhi by 9 wickets to win their first Ranji Trophy. In the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, Vidarbha successfully defended the crown by defeating Saurashtra by 78 runs in the final played at Nagpur.
Vidarbha Cricket Team Players, Current squad
This is Vidarbha team for Haryana Ranji Team, Vidarbha Cricket Team Players for other Tournament like Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Vidarbha Cricket Team Players with international caps are listed in bold..
| Name | Birth date | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batters | ||||
| Karun Nair | 6 December 1991 (age 32) | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | |
| Atharva Taide | 26 April 2000 (age 23) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | List A Twenty20 Captain Plays for Punjab Kings in IPL |
| Dhruv Shorey | 5 June 1992 (age 31) | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | |
| Shubham Dubey | 27 August 1994 (age 29) | Left-handed | Right-arm offbreak | Plays for Rajasthan Royals in IPL |
| Aman Mokhade | 16 January 2001 (age 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm legbreak | |
| Yash Rathod | 16 May 2000 (age 23) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
| Sanjay Raghunath | 1 April 1995 (age 29) | Right-hand bat | Right-arm leg break | |
| Nayan Chavan | 15 January 2000 (age 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm legbreak | |
| Wicket-keepers | ||||
| Akshay Wadkar | 9 July 1994 (age 29) | Right-handed | First-class Captain | |
| Jitesh Sharma | 22 October 1992 (age 31) | Right-handed | Plays for Punjab Kings in IPL | |
| Spin Bowlers | ||||
| Harsh Dubey | 23 July 2002 (age 21) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
| Aditya Sarwate | 10 December 1989 (age 34) | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
| Akshay Karnewar | 12 October 1992 (age 31) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
| Akshay Wakhare | 3 October 1985 (age 38) | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | |
| Yash Kadam | 29 December 1999 (age 24) | Left-handed | Right-arm offbreak | |
| Fast-Bowlers | ||||
| Umesh Yadav | 25 October 1987 (age 36) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Plays for Gujarat Titans in IPL |
| Darshan Nalkande | 4 October 1998 (age 25) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Plays for Gujarat Titans in IPL |
| Yash Thakur | 28 December 1998 (age 25) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Plays for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL |
| Aditya Thakare | 8 November 1998 (age 25) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | |
| Rajneesh Gurbani | 28 January 1993 (age 31) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | |
| Nachiket Bhute | 1 November 1999 (age 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| Dipesh Parwani | 14 January 2000 (age 24) | Left-handed | Left-arm medium-fast | |
| Saurabh Dubey | 23 January 1998 (age 26) | Right-handed | Left-arm medium-fast | |
Updated as on 1 May 2024
Support staff
- Head coach: Trevor Gonsalves
- Batting coach: Yusuf Pathan
- Bowling coach: Subroto Banerjee
- Under-19s coach: Usman Ghani
- Video analyst: Aniruddha Deshpande
- Trainer: Amiykumar Mohanty
- Physio: Dr Niraj Karamchandani
Who is Captain of Vidarbha Cricket Team?
Vidarbha Cricket Team Led by captain Akshay Wadkar (FC) Atharva Taide (LA & T20)..
Vidarbha Cricket Team Grounds
Vidarbha cricket team has these grounds in Vidarbha.
- VCA Jamtha Stadium.
- VCA Civil Line Stadium.
- VCA Cricket Academy.
Vidarbha Cricket Team Next Fixtures 2024
Will be Updated Soon.
Vidarbha Cricket Team History
The Vidarbha cricket team, representing the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra in India, has come a long way since its first-class debut in the 1957-58 season. While early years were marked by steady participation, trophies remained elusive. This article explores the team’s journey, from its early days to its recent Ranji Trophy triumphs.
Early Years and Infrastructure Development (1856-2009)
Cricket’s roots in Vidarbha run deep, with the first recorded match played between British regiments in Kamptee in 1856. The early 20th century saw the formation of clubs and the introduction of the sport in schools and colleges. The establishment of the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) in 1934 further solidified cricket’s organizational structure. The VCA Ground in Nagpur served as the team’s initial home ground, later replaced by the newly built Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium at Jamtha in 2009.
A Period of Steady Improvement (1957-2017)
Vidarbha entered the first-class arena in the 1957-58 season. The initial decades were characterized by participation in the Central Zone of the Ranji Trophy, India’s premier domestic first-class cricket tournament. While early success was limited, glimpses of promise emerged with quarter-final appearances in the 1970-71 and 1995-96 seasons. The turn of the millennium saw them reach the semi-finals of the Plate Group in the 2002-03 and 2011-12 seasons.
The Arrival of Champions: The Glorious Era (2017-Present)
The 2017-18 season marked a turning point for Vidarbha cricket. Under the leadership of coach Amol Muzumdar and captains like Faiz Fazal and Akshay Wadkar, the team developed a winning mentality. They clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title in 2017-18, defeating Saurashtra in the final. This victory was followed by back-to-back Ranji Trophy triumphs in 2018-19 and 2019-20, solidifying their position as a powerhouse in Indian domestic cricket.
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