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Vinayak Samant
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vinayak Radhakrishna Samant |
| Born | 25 October 1972 Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Batting | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling | n/a |
| Role | Wicketkeeper |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2001-2009 | Mumbai |
| 2010-2012 | Tripura |
| 1995-2001 | Assam |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 24 April 2016 | |
Vinayak Radhakrishna Samant (born 25 October 1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra) is an Indian cricketer who played for Tripura, Mumbai and Assam.[1] He is right-hand wicket-keeper batsman. Samant mainly played in the shadow of Sameer Dighe as Dighe was first-choice keeper for Mumbai. Samant played for Assam from 1995 to 2001. He returns to Mumbai when Sameer Dighe retire. He played eight seasons with Mumbai before moving to Tripura an retiring in 2012.[2] Since retiring he took-up coaching,[3][4][5] becoming the head coach for Mumbai in July 2018.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Samant". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ↑ Vinayak Samant quits Mumbai
- ↑ Mumbai boys Mane, Samant turn to coaching
- ↑ Searching for the highest honour
- ↑ Mumbai's bloody-mindedness to the fore
- ↑ "Vinayak Samant pips Powar to become Mumbai coach". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 July 2018.