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|            country = India
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|          fullname = Sunil Bandacharya Joshi
|          fullname = Sunil Bandacharya Joshi
|        birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1969|06|06|df=yes}}
|        birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1970|06|06|df=yes}}
|        birth_place = [[Gadag]], [[Mysore State]], [[India]]
|        birth_place = [[Gadag]], [[Karnataka State]], India
|            batting = Left-hand bat
|            batting = Left-handed
|            bowling = Slow [[left-arm orthodox]]  
|            bowling = [[Slow left-arm orthodox]]  
|              role = [[All rounder]], [[Coach (sport)|Coach]]
|              role = [[All rounder]]
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|  internationalspan = 1996–2001
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'''Sunil Bandacharya Joshi''' ({{Audio|Sunil_Joshi.ogg|pronunciation}}; born 6 June 1969) is an Indian former [[cricket]]er and current National Selector of the Indian National Cricket Team. He is an [[all-rounder]] who bowls [[left arm orthodox spin|slow left arm spin]] and [[batting (cricket)|bats]] left-handed. Sunil Joshi was appointed as Chief Selector of the [[India national cricket team]] on 4 March 2020.
'''Sunil Bandacharya Joshi''' ({{Audio|Sunil_Joshi.ogg|pronunciation}}; born 6 June 1970) is an Indian former [[cricket]]er and former selector of the India cricket team. He played as an [[all-rounder]] who bowled [[left arm orthodox spin|slow left arm spin]] and batted left-handed. Sunil Joshi was appointed as chief selector of the senior men's cricket team on 4 March 2020.


== Early life==
== Early life==
Joshi was born in a [[Hindu]] family<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o7KICwAAQBAJ|title=The Southasian Sensibility: A Himal Reader|author=Kanak Mani Dixit|date=11 September 2012|publisher=SAGE Publications|access-date=13 August 2012|page=176|isbn=978-8132116974}}</ref> on 6 June 1970 in [[Gadag]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite news|title='A born cricketer', Joshi shines on home|url=https://www.timesofindia.com/city/bengaluru/A-born-cricketer-Joshi-shines-on-home/articleshow/8009410.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=18 April 2011}}</ref> He used to travel {{Convert|40|mi|km|abbr=}} to [[Hubballi]] each morning for practice, and then returned to his native town of [[Gadag]] in time for school. Such was his desire and passion for cricket.
Sunil Joshi was born in a [[Hindu]] Madhwa Brahmin Family<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o7KICwAAQBAJ|title=The Southasian Sensibility: A Himal Reader|author=Kanak Mani Dixit|date=11 September 2012|publisher=SAGE Publications|access-date=13 August 2012|page=176|isbn=978-8132116974}}</ref> on 6 June 1970 in [[Gadag]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite news|title='A born cricketer', Joshi shines on home|url=https://www.timesofindia.com/city/bengaluru/A-born-cricketer-Joshi-shines-on-home/articleshow/8009410.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=18 April 2011}}</ref> He used to travel {{Convert|40|mi|km|abbr=}} to [[Hubballi]] each morning for practice, and then returned to his native town of [[Gadag]] in time for school.


==Domestic career==
==Domestic career==
At state level he played for [[Karnataka cricket team|Karnataka]] throughout his career. In the 1995–96 season of the [[Ranji Trophy]] he achieved the impressive double of scoring 500 runs and capturing 50 wickets. He also played briefly for the [[Bedfordshire County Cricket Club]] in [[England]] during the 2004 season.
At state level he played for [[Karnataka cricket team|Karnataka]] throughout his career. In the 1995–96 season of the [[Ranji Trophy]] he achieved the impressive double of scoring 500 runs and capturing 50 wickets. He also played briefly for the [[Bedfordshire County Cricket Club]] in [[England]] during the 2004 [[National Counties Cricket Championship|Minor Counties Cricket Championship]].


Joshi represented [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] in the 2008 and 2009 season of the [[Indian Premier League]] and was under contract till 2010.
Joshi represented the [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] in the 2008 and 2009 seasons of the [[Indian Premier League]] and was under contract till 2010.


On 21 June 2012, Joshi formally announced his retirement from International as well as First-class cricket.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/article3544055.ece Sunil Joshi to retire]. Thehindu.com (19 June 2012). Retrieved on 2016-06-17.</ref>
==International career==
Joshi played both [[Test cricket|Test]] and [[One Day International]] cricket for [[Indian cricket team|India]] between 1996 and 2001. His usual role in the team was to provide runs from the lower order and act as a secondary spin bowler to support the likes of [[Anil Kumble]]. Despite being a regular in the national team during this period, he was not selected for the [[1999 Cricket World Cup]].{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}


==International career==
His most famous bowling performance for India came in an ODI match against [[South African cricket team|South Africa]] in the [[LG Cup in Kenya in 1999-2000|LG Cup]] in 1999. He returned figures of 10–6–6–5 helping India to victory in that match.<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/OD_TOURNEYS/LGCUP/SCORECARDS/IND_RSA_LGCUP_ODI2_26SEP1999.html 2nd Match: India v South Africa at Nairobi (Gym), 26 September 1999 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo]. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 17 June 2016.</ref> Three years later, the performance was rated in the [[Wisden 100]] as the seventh-best ODI bowling performance to that date.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}
Joshi played both [[Test cricket|Test]] and [[One Day International]] cricket for [[Indian cricket team|India]] between 1996 and 2001. His usual role in the team was to provide runs from the lower order and act as a secondary spin bowler to support the likes of [[Anil Kumble]]. Despite being a regular in the national team during this period, he was not selected for the [[1999 Cricket World Cup]].{{fact|date=March 2021}}


His most famous bowling performance for India came in an ODI match against [[South African cricket team|South Africa]] in the [[LG Cup in Kenya in 1999-2000|LG Cup]] in 1999. He returned figures of 10–6–6–5 helping India to victory in that match.<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/OD_TOURNEYS/LGCUP/SCORECARDS/IND_RSA_LGCUP_ODI2_26SEP1999.html 2nd Match: India v South Africa at Nairobi (Gym), 26 September 1999 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo]. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 17 June 2016.</ref> Three years later, the performance was rated in the [[Wisden 100]] as the seventh best ODI bowling performance to that date.{{fact|date=March 2021}}
On 21 June 2012, Joshi formally announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/article3544055.ece Sunil Joshi to retire]. Thehindu.com (19 June 2012). Retrieved on 2016-06-17.</ref>


== Coaching career ==
== Coaching career ==
Joshi has taken up the cricket coach. He has coached for [[Hyderabad cricket team]]<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/534664.html Sunil Joshi appointed Hyderabad coach]. Espncricinfo.com (3 October 2011). Retrieved on 2016-06-17.</ref> and much recently is a coach for [[Jammu & Kashmir cricket team]].<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/795199.html Joshi replaces Bedi as J&K coach]. Espncricinfo.com. Retrieved on 17 June 2016.</ref> Joshi even tasted early success with J&K by beating the Ranji giants [[Mumbai cricket team]], in the prelim rounds of [[Ranji Trophy]] in 2014/15. Earlier, he coached his team to enter Super league Ranji Trophy Quarter-finals in his debut season as coach from Plate. Hyderabad team is in Second round of [[Vijay Hazare Trophy]].
Joshi has coached the [[Hyderabad cricket team]]<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/534664.html Sunil Joshi appointed Hyderabad coach]. Espncricinfo.com (3 October 2011). Retrieved on 2016-06-17.</ref> and more recently has been a coach for [[Jammu & Kashmir cricket team]].<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/795199.html Joshi replaces Bedi as J&K coach]. Espncricinfo.com. Retrieved on 17 June 2016.</ref> Joshi tasted early success when his Jammu & Kashmir team beat the Ranji giants [[Mumbai cricket team|Mumbai]], in the preliminary rounds of [[2014–15 Ranji Trophy]]. Earlier, he had coached his team to the Ranji Trophy Super League Quarter-finals in his debut season as coach from Plate Division.
 
In December 2015, Joshi was named the spin bowling coach of the [[Oman cricket team]] ahead of the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20]] played in India in March 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sunil Joshi appointed Oman spin-bowling coach|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/953255.html|access-date=19 December 2015|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=19 December 2015}}</ref>


In December 2015, Joshi was named the spin bowling coach of [[Oman cricket team]] ahead of the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20|ICC World Twenty20]] that is to be played in India in March 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sunil Joshi appointed Oman spin-bowling coach|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/953255.html|access-date=19 December 2015|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=19 December 2015}}</ref>
In July 2016, Joshi was named as head coach of [[Assam cricket team]] next two [[Ranji Trophy]] seasons. He replaced his former state teammate [[Sanath Kumar]] as the head coach [[Assam cricket team]].


In July 2016, Joshi was named as head coach of [[Assam cricket team]] next two [[Ranji Trophy]] season. He replace his state mate [[Sanath Kumar]] as head coach of [[Assam cricket team]].
In August 2017, Joshi was named as the spin bowling consultant of [[Bangladesh cricket team]]. In July 2019, he was appointed as the spin bowling coach of the [[United States national cricket team]] on a short-term basis.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usacricket.org/team-usa-men/usa-cricket-announces-new-national-team-coaching-structure/ |title=USA Cricket Announces New National Team Coaching Structure |work=USA Cricket |date=13 July 2019 |access-date=13 July 2019}}</ref>


In August 2017, Joshi was named as spin bowling consultant of [[Bangladesh cricket team]]. In July 2019, he was appointed as the spin bowling coach of the [[United States national cricket team]] on a short-term basis.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usacricket.org/team-usa-men/usa-cricket-announces-new-national-team-coaching-structure/ |title=USA Cricket Announces New National Team Coaching Structure |work=USA Cricket |access-date=13 July 2019}}</ref>
In January 2023, Joshi was appointed as spin bowling coach of [[Punjab Kings]] for the [[2023 Indian Premier League|16th edition of the Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2023 |title=IPL 2023: Punjab Kings Appoint Sunil Joshi As Bowling Coach |url=https://www.probatsman.com/ipl-2023-punjab-kings-appoint-sunil-joshi-as-bowling-coach |access-date=16 January 2023 |website=ProBatsman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sunil Joshi appointed Punjab Kings' spin-bowling coach |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2023-sunil-joshi-appointed-punjab-kings-spin-bowling-coach-1354213 |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>


== Cricket administration ==


He was appointed as spin bowling coach for [[Kings XI Punjab]]
The [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) on 4 March 2020 announced the appointment of Joshi as the new chief selector of Indian men's cricket team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-appoints-sunil-joshi-as-new-chief-selector-of-indian-mens-cricket-team-2189815?pfrom=home-topstories|title=BCCI Appoints Sunil Joshi As New Chief Selector Of Indian Men's Cricket Team |work=BCCI}}</ref>


The [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) on 4 March 2020 announced the appointment of former India spinner Sunil Joshi as the new chief selector of Indian men's cricket team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-appoints-sunil-joshi-as-new-chief-selector-of-indian-mens-cricket-team-2189815?pfrom=home-topstories|title=BCCI Appoints Sunil Joshi As New Chief Selector Of Indian Men's Cricket Team |work=BCCI}}</ref>
==Outside Cricket==
Joshi joined [[Canara Bank]] under ''Sports Quota'' and is currently serving in the position of Deputy General Manager.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 09:21, 11 October 2023

Sunil Joshi
Personal information
Full nameSunil Bandacharya Joshi
Born (1970-06-06) 6 June 1970 (age 56)
Gadag, Karnataka State, India
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
RoleAll rounder
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 202)6 June 1996 v England
Last Test25 November 2000 v Zimbabwe
ODI debut (cap 98)1 September 1996 v Zimbabwe
Last ODI28 March 2001 v Australia
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1992–2011Karnataka
2008Royal Challengers Bangalore
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI FC LA
Matches 15 69 160 163
Runs scored 352 584 5,129 1,729
Batting average 20.70 17.17 26.71 19.64
100s/50s 0/1 0/1 4/26 0/5
Top score 92 61* 118 64
Balls bowled 3,451 3386 38,251 8,164
Wickets 41 69 615 192
Bowling average 35.85 36.36 25.12 29.13
5 wickets in innings 1 1 31 2
10 wickets in match 0 0 5 0
Best bowling 5/142 5/6 7/29 5/6
Catches/stumpings 7/– 19/– 88/– 46/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 30 November 2015

Sunil Bandacharya Joshi (About this soundpronunciation ; born 6 June 1970) is an Indian former cricketer and former selector of the India cricket team. He played as an all-rounder who bowled slow left arm spin and batted left-handed. Sunil Joshi was appointed as chief selector of the senior men's cricket team on 4 March 2020.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Sunil Joshi was born in a Hindu Madhwa Brahmin Family[1] on 6 June 1970 in Gadag, Karnataka, India.[2] He used to travel 40 miles (64 km) to Hubballi each morning for practice, and then returned to his native town of Gadag in time for school.

Domestic career[edit | edit source]

At state level he played for Karnataka throughout his career. In the 1995–96 season of the Ranji Trophy he achieved the impressive double of scoring 500 runs and capturing 50 wickets. He also played briefly for the Bedfordshire County Cricket Club in England during the 2004 Minor Counties Cricket Championship.

Joshi represented the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2008 and 2009 seasons of the Indian Premier League and was under contract till 2010.

International career[edit | edit source]

Joshi played both Test and One Day International cricket for India between 1996 and 2001. His usual role in the team was to provide runs from the lower order and act as a secondary spin bowler to support the likes of Anil Kumble. Despite being a regular in the national team during this period, he was not selected for the 1999 Cricket World Cup.[citation needed]

His most famous bowling performance for India came in an ODI match against South Africa in the LG Cup in 1999. He returned figures of 10–6–6–5 helping India to victory in that match.[3] Three years later, the performance was rated in the Wisden 100 as the seventh-best ODI bowling performance to that date.[citation needed]

On 21 June 2012, Joshi formally announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket.[4]

Coaching career[edit | edit source]

Joshi has coached the Hyderabad cricket team[5] and more recently has been a coach for Jammu & Kashmir cricket team.[6] Joshi tasted early success when his Jammu & Kashmir team beat the Ranji giants Mumbai, in the preliminary rounds of 2014–15 Ranji Trophy. Earlier, he had coached his team to the Ranji Trophy Super League Quarter-finals in his debut season as coach from Plate Division.

In December 2015, Joshi was named the spin bowling coach of the Oman cricket team ahead of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 played in India in March 2016.[7]

In July 2016, Joshi was named as head coach of Assam cricket team next two Ranji Trophy seasons. He replaced his former state teammate Sanath Kumar as the head coach Assam cricket team.

In August 2017, Joshi was named as the spin bowling consultant of Bangladesh cricket team. In July 2019, he was appointed as the spin bowling coach of the United States national cricket team on a short-term basis.[8]

In January 2023, Joshi was appointed as spin bowling coach of Punjab Kings for the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League.[9][10]

Cricket administration[edit | edit source]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on 4 March 2020 announced the appointment of Joshi as the new chief selector of Indian men's cricket team.[11]

Outside Cricket[edit | edit source]

Joshi joined Canara Bank under Sports Quota and is currently serving in the position of Deputy General Manager.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Kanak Mani Dixit (11 September 2012). The Southasian Sensibility: A Himal Reader. SAGE Publications. p. 176. ISBN 978-8132116974. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  2. "'A born cricketer', Joshi shines on home". Times of India. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  3. 2nd Match: India v South Africa at Nairobi (Gym), 26 September 1999 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 17 June 2016.
  4. Sunil Joshi to retire. Thehindu.com (19 June 2012). Retrieved on 2016-06-17.
  5. Sunil Joshi appointed Hyderabad coach. Espncricinfo.com (3 October 2011). Retrieved on 2016-06-17.
  6. Joshi replaces Bedi as J&K coach. Espncricinfo.com. Retrieved on 17 June 2016.
  7. "Sunil Joshi appointed Oman spin-bowling coach". ESPNcricinfo. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  8. "USA Cricket Announces New National Team Coaching Structure". USA Cricket. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  9. "IPL 2023: Punjab Kings Appoint Sunil Joshi As Bowling Coach". ProBatsman. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  10. "Sunil Joshi appointed Punjab Kings' spin-bowling coach". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  11. "BCCI Appoints Sunil Joshi As New Chief Selector Of Indian Men's Cricket Team". BCCI.

External links[edit | edit source]