Anshuman Bhagawati Explained

Anshuman Bhagawati
Birth Date:27 December 1978
Birth Place:Biswanath Chariali, Assam, India
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm medium
Role:Bowler
Club1:Assam
Year1:1994/95 – 1998/99
Date:17 July 2022
Source:https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/anshuman-bhagawati-26888 ESPNcricinfo

Anshuman Bhagawati (born 27 December 1978 in Biswanath Chariali, Assam) is a former Indian cricketer.

Bhagawati, also known as Don, was a talented right-hand batsman and bowled right-arm medium pace and represented Assam in first-class and List A matches.[1] He made his first-class debut on 13 February 1995 at the age of 16 and became the youngest player from Assam to play first-class cricket and his final appearance came when he was only 20. His best performance came against Bengal in 1996 when he took 6/49.

In May 2006 Bhagawati opened The City Cricket Academy in Leicester.[2] In February 2008 Mike Gatting, former England and Middlesex captain, opened their new state of the art premises at Freeman's Common.[3] Bhagawati then went on to create a team named CCA (City Cricket Academy) for junior cricketers.

Bhagawati is the Director for City Cricket Academy.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anshuman Bhagawati. CricketArchive . 2010-04-14.
  2. News: New city academy aims to turn out stars . 20 October 2023 . Leicester Mercury . Newsbank . 25 May 2006.
  3. News: Wow! Bhagawati's dream is now bigger and better . 20 October 2023 . Leicester Mercury . Newsbank . 9 February 2008.