Ajit Agarkar: Biography, Records, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Ajit Agarkar is an Indian cricket player and commentator born on December 04, 1977. He has played in more than 200 international games for India in all three formats. Ajit Agarkar was known for being able to swing the ball both ways, with both new and old balls. He was seen as India’s answer to a fast-bowling all-rounder since he was also a good batsman. Even though Agarkar had a lot of talent, he could only make significant contributions occasionally. He was always on and off throughout his career. Agarkar was part of India’s successful World T20 team in 2007. Since 2008, he has played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. After three years there, he moved to Delhi Daredevils for another three years. He is the third most wicket-taker for India in ODIs, the fastest to 50 ODI wickets, the fastest to 200 wickets and 1000 runs in terms of matches and scored the fastest fifty by an Indian in just 21 balls. Agarkar declared his retirement from all forms of cricket in 2013. Agarkar established a new profession as a cricket analyst after his retirement.

Ajit Agarkar Biography:

• Real Name: Ajit Bhalchandra Agarkar
• Other/Nickname: Bombay Duck, The Architect of Adelaide, Lord’s master
• Profession: Former Indian Cricketer
• Famous For: Aggressive
• Best Performance: 95 runs against West Indies in 2002
• Net Worth: $1 Million
• Instagram Handle: @imaagarkar

Ajit Agarkar Physical Status: 

• Height: 5′ 6″
• Weight: 66 kgs
• Eye Colour: Bright Green
• Hair Colour: Natural Black

Ajit Agarkar Personal Life:

• Date Of Birth: December 04, 1977
• Place Of Birth: Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra
• Nationality: Indian
• Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra
• School: Indian Education Society, Shardashram Vidyamandir International School (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
• College: D.G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce at Matunga (Mumbai)

Ajit Agarkar Family Statistics:

• Marital Status: Married
• Wife: Fatima Ghadially Agarkar (February 09, 2002)
• Children: Raj Agarkar (Son)
• Parents: Father – Balachandra Agarkar and Mother – Meena Agarkar
• Siblings: Brother – Manik Agarkar
• Religion: Hindu 
• Other Hobbies: Cooking, reading, watching movies and hanging out with friends

Ajit Agarkar Career Statistics:

• Test Debut: vs Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club, October 07, 1998
• ODI Debut: vs Australia at Nehru Stadium, April 01, 1998
• T20 Debut: vs South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium, December 01, 2006
• IPL Debut: vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, April 18, 2008

Ajit Agarkar Achievements:

• Competed in the 1998 Sharjah Coca-Cola Champions Trophy, when he was named “Man of the Match” for India’s victory over Sri Lanka.
• During the 2003 Test series between India and Australia, he played a pivotal role in India’s first victory. The match took place at Adelaide Oval in Australia.
• Nominated and ultimately chosen as India’s finest bowler during their 2006 tour of the West Indies
• Helped Mumbai to victory in India’s Ranji Trophy in 2009-10
• Leading the Mumbai side to a victory in the 2013 Ranji Trophy, an Indian cricket tournament.

Here are some lesser-known facts about Ajit Agarkar:

• Agarkar was a consistent performer in Under-16 tournaments for his school, and he even scored a triple century at that level.
• Agarkar also followed in the footsteps of famed Mumbai coaches Ramakant Achrekar (who coached Pravin Amre, Sachin Tendulkar, and Vinod Kambli). He also went to the famed cricketing school Sharadashram.
• As a young cricketer, Ajit was reportedly inspired by Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, Allan Donald, and Michael Holding.
• Ajit Agarkar took Adam Gilchrist’s wicket in his first One Day International, which took place in Kochi against Australia in 1998.
• His nickname, “Bombay Duck,” was bestowed upon him when seven consecutive innings ended in ducks.
• Agarkar is married to Fatima, the sister of former Mumbai batsman Mazhar Ghadially. As a member of Mumbai’s team in the early 1990s, Ghadially got to play in a single First-Class match.

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