Reetinder Singh Sodhi

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Reetinder Singh Sodhi
Personal information
Born (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980 (age 43)
Patiala, Punjab, India
BattingRight-hand bat
BowlingRight-arm medium fast
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 82)2 December 2000 v Zimbabwe
Last ODI21 November 2002 v West Indies
Career statistics
Competition Tests ODIs
Matches - 22
Runs scored - 180
Batting average - 16,67
100s/50s -/- -/1
Top score - 45
Balls bowled - 780
Wickets - 2
Bowling average - 105.00
5 wickets in innings - -
10 wickets in match - n/a
Best bowling - 2/89
Catches/stumpings -/- 4/-
Source: Cricinfo, 6 February 2022

Reetinder Singh Sodhi About this soundpronunciation  (born 18 October 1980) is a former Indian cricketer. He was an all-rounder from Punjab, was one of the options that Indian selectors had while looking for a quality players, who can bowl and bat. He was the key member of India's first under 19 world cup winning team[1] Sodhi made his One Day International debut against Zimbabwe at Cuttack in December 2000.[2]

Career[edit]

He was selected in 2000 for the first intake of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.[3] Reetinder Singh Sodhi was the captain in India's U-15 World Cup win, and later on was vice-captain in India's U-19 World Cup win.[4] Sodhi was included in the Indian One Day International squad in December 2000, and after his rapid rise into the national team at a young age, he was regarded as a long-term international prospect. He had also played for Ahmedabad Rockets in the Indian Cricket League.[5]

However he was dropped soon after and has ceased to be among the front-runners for Indian selection. He now works as a match referee in first class cricket.[2]

References[edit]

  1. Chakraborty, Kuntal (7 February 2020). "ABP Exclusive: Reetinder Sodhi Hails Rahul Dravid As X Factor Behind Success Of India's U-19 Team". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Reetinder Singh Sodhi overcomes 'tragic' career to become India's youngest match referee". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  3. Ramchand, Partab (15 April 2000). "First list of NCA trainees". Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 February 2007.
  4. "Reetinder Sodhi". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  5. Kumar, Abhishek (18 October 2015). "Reetinder Sodhi: 8 interesting facts about former India and Punjab all-rounder". Cricket Country. Retrieved 28 January 2019.

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