Vriitya Aravind Explained

Vriitya Aravind
Country:United Arab Emirates
Birth Date:11 June 2002
Birth Place:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Batting:Right-handed
Role:Wicket-keeper batsman[1]
International:true
Odidebutdate:8 December
Odidebutyear:2019
Odidebutagainst:United States
Odicap:79
Lastodidate:9 June
Lastodiyear:2023
Lastodiagainst:West Indies
T20idebutdate:23 February
T20idebutyear:2020
T20idebutagainst:Iran
T20icap:49
Lastt20idate:3 November
Lastt20iyear:2023
Lastt20iagainst:Nepal
Columns:2
Hidedeliveries:true
Column1:ODI
Matches1:49
Runs1:1536
Bat Avg1:33.39
100S/50S1:2/8
Top Score1:115
Catches/Stumpings1:32/9
Column2:T20I
Matches2:28
Runs2:650
Bat Avg2:30.95
100S/50S2:0/3
Top Score2:97
Catches/Stumpings2:15/3
Date:10 June 2023
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1178586.html Cricinfo

Vriitya Aravind (born 11 June 2002) is an Indian-born cricketer who plays for the United Arab Emirates national cricket team.[2] He plays as wicket-keeper batsman for the United Arab Emirates cricket team.[3] [4] [5] In October 2019, he was added to the UAE's squad for the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament, replacing Ghulam Shabber.[6] In December 2019, he was named in the One Day International (ODI) squad for the 2019 United Arab Emirates Tri-Nation Series.[7] Aravind made his ODI debut against the United States on 8 December 2019.[8] [9] Later the same month, he was named in the UAE's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[10]

In February 2020, he was named in the UAE's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2020 ACC Western Region T20 qualifier tournament.[11] He made his T20I debut for the UAE, against Iran, on 23 February 2020.[12]

In March 2022, in the sixth match of the 2022 United Arab Emirates Tri-Nation Series, Aravind scored his first century in ODI cricket, with 115 not out from just 76 balls.[13]

Personal life

Aravind was born in Chennai, India.[3] He studied at Kings School Al Barsha in Dubai.[14] He moved to England in 2020 to attend Loughborough University.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UAE teenage cricketer Vriitya Aravind making the most of an unexpected chance and an unusual final school year . The National . 18 May 2020.
  2. Web site: 18 May 2020. UAE teenage cricketer Vriitya Aravind making the most of an unexpected chance and an unusual final school year. 18 February 2022. The National. en.
  3. Web site: Vriitya Aravind . 28 October 2019 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  4. Web site: Emerging Players to Watch Under 21: Part 1 . Emerging Cricket . 17 April 2020.
  5. Web site: From Ahmed Raza to Zahoor Khan - 13 UAE players who would be great cover options during IPL 2020 . The National . 5 August 2020.
  6. Web site: Replacements approved for Ashfaq and Ghulam . International Cricket Council . 28 October 2019.
  7. Web site: ECB announce team to represent the UAE in ICC Men's WCL2 . Emirates Cricket Board . 5 December 2019.
  8. Web site: 1st Match, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 at Sharjah, Dec 8 2019 . ESPN Cricinfo . 8 December 2019.
  9. Web site: Vriitya Aravind skips school to make 'dream' debut as youngest ever UAE team falls short against USA . The National . 8 December 2019.
  10. Web site: ECB announce team to represent the UAE in ICC U19 CWC 2020 . Emirates Cricket Board . 10 December 2019.
  11. Web site: Robin Singh backs UAE youth for the Western Region Asia Cup Qualifier in Oman . The National . 22 February 2020.
  12. Web site: Group B, ACC Western Region T20 at Al Amerat, Feb 23 2020 . ESPN Cricinfo . 23 February 2020.
  13. Web site: Chirag Suri and Vriitya Aravind thrive in Sharjah as records tumble in World Cup League 2 . The National . 12 March 2022.
  14. News: UAE's Vriitya Aravind to balance cricket and studies during Under 19 World Cup in South Africa. The National. Paul. Radley. 15 January 2020. 19 February 2022.
  15. News: No time to rest for UAE's batting star Vriitya Aravind after Emirates D10 heroics. The National. Paul. Radley. 7 April 2021. 19 February 2022.

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