R. A. Swaroop Explained

R. A. Swaroop
Country:India
Fullname:Rayapeth Arjun Swaroop
Birth Date:20 August 1965
Birth Place:Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Heightft:5
Heightinch:11
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm off break
Role:All-rounder
Club1:Hyderabad
Year1:1987/88–1994/95
Club2:Baroda
Year2:1995/96–2000/01
Columns:2
Column1:FC
Matches1:69
Runs1:3,475
Bat Avg1:35.45
100S/50S1:7/18
Top Score1:165
Deliveries1:10,061
Wickets1:132
Bowl Avg1:29.65
Fivefor1:6
Tenfor1:1
Best Bowling1:6/121
Catches/Stumpings1:56/–
Column2:List A
Matches2:32
Runs2:710
Bat Avg2:27.30
100S/50S2:0/4
Top Score2:79
Deliveries2:1,409
Wickets2:33
Bowl Avg2:26.66
Fivefor2:0
Tenfor2:n/a
Best Bowling2:4/37
Catches/Stumpings2:9/–
Date:20 March
Year:2016
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/34190.html ESPNcricinfo

Rayapeth Arjun Swaroop (born 20 August 1965), commonly known as R. A. Swaroop, is an Indian former first-class cricketer who represented Hyderabad and Baroda. He later worked as a selector for Hyderabad.

Career

As an all-rounder who batted right-handed and bowled off spin, Swaroop made his debut for Hyderabad in the 1987/88 season and played for the team till the 1994/95 season. He then switched to Baroda the following season and represented it for six years.[1] Swaroop also appeared for South Zone, West Zone and Board President's XI during his career. In his 69 first-class appearances, he scored 3475 runs at an average of 35.45 and took 132 wickets at 29.65. He also made 700-plus runs, while taking more than 30 wickets, in his List A career.[2]

After his playing career, Swaroop worked as a member of the senior team selection team selection panel of the Hyderabad Cricket Association.[3]

Personal life

Born in Secunderabad, Swaroop studied at the Hyderabad Public School in Begumpet in the 1970s. He captained the school cricket team that also featured Satya Nadella, who played as an off spinner. Swaroop has also worked as an ILFS general manager.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rayapeth Swaroop. CricketArchive. 19 March 2016.
  2. Web site: RA Swaroop. ESPNcricinfo. 19 March 2016.
  3. Web site: Abdul Azeem named Hyderabad coach. Deccan Chronicle. 19 March 2016. 12 September 2014.
  4. Web site: Subrahmanyam. V V. Skipper's simple move changed Satya. The Hindu. 19 March 2016. 27 February 2014.