On the cricket field for the Indian national team was a man named Parthiv Patel, who was born on March 09, 1985. He played the position of wicketkeeper and batsman. During his time in domestic cricket, he batted left-handedly for Gujarat. In the early 2000s, when Indian cricket was looking for a long-term wicketkeeper in the post-Mongia era, Sourav Ganguly and company scouted a baby-faced Parthiv Patel, who looked less than 15 and entrusted him with the job of wicketkeeping in the Indian Test team. With Ajay Ratra hurting, the 2002 England tour was cleared for Parthiv.
When Parthiv was given Indian Test cap no. 244 at 17 and 153 days at Trent Bridge, he set a new record for the youngest wicketkeeper in Test cricket. Parthiv’s impressive domestic form earned him a recall to the Indian Test squad in time for the third Test against England at Mohali, where he replaced the injured Saha. That was an opportunity that a more seasoned Parthiv pounced on, and he made the most of it by smashing two half-centuries, the second of which came at a rate faster than a run-a-ball, to help India to victory. Parthiv made a commendable comeback under a fidgety skipper in Kohli, but he has since faded away and is now functioning as the team’s prototypical backup.
Parthiv Patel Biography:
- Real Name: Parthiv Ajay Patel
- Profession: Former Indian Cricketer (wicketkeeper)
- Famous for: Playing Cricket
- Best Performance: 71 runs off 112 balls versus England in 2016
- Parthiv Patel Net Worth: $3.5 Million
- Parthiv Patel Salary: $0.5 Million +
- Parthiv Patel Monthly Income: $40,000+
- Instagram Handle: @parthiv9
Parthiv Patel Physical Status:
- Height: 5’4″
- Weight: 60 kg
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Parthiv Patel Personal Life:
- Date Of Birth: March 09, 1985
- Place Of Birth: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Parthiv Patel Family Statistics:
- Marital Status: Married
- Parthiv Patel Wife: Avni Zaveri
- Parthiv Patel Children: Daughter-Venika Patel
- Parthiv Patel Parents: Ajay Patel and Nisha Patel
- Religion: Hindu
- Other Hobbies: Travelling
Parthiv Patel Career Statistics:
- Test Debut: vs. England at Trent Bridge, August 08, 2002
- ODI Debut: vs. New Zealand at John Davies Oval, January 04, 2003
- T20 Debut: vs. West Indies at Queen’s Park Oval, June 04, 2011
- IPL Debut: vs. Punjab Kings at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, April 19, 2008
Parthiv Patel Achievements:
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- In 2002, Parthiv Patel became the youngest wicketkeeper to ever participate in a Test Match played against England.
- Parthiv Patel is the first player in IPL history to have appeared for the most number of six different franchises (CSK, KTK, DC, SRH, RCB, MI)
- He is the fourth youngest player ever to make his India debut.
- In the 25 test matches that Parthiv has participated in, he has scored 934 runs.
Here are some lesser-known facts about Parthiv Patel:
- The MTV reality show “Bakra” played a practical joke on Parthiv in 2003. Due to his inclusion on the 2003 World Cup team, Parthiv gained widespread recognition.
- Parthiv tweeted in June 2015 how much he loved the HONEST restaurant in Ahmedabad. Yuvraj SIn an interview with Times of India from 2014, South African cricketer AB de Villiers called
- Parthiv the most annoying cricketer in the world because “he chats all the time.” I’m relieved that I won’t have to go up against him [for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL].ingh, one of India’s most outgoing players, responded by trolling Kohli on Twitter.
- In the years since he first picked up the gloves, former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has been his inspiration.
- Many people mistook Parthiv for the team mascot as he led the squad onto the platform at the Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century Awards in London in 2002, the first time he had played for India outside of India.
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