Agam Manohar Pandit

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Agam Manohar Pandit
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Born (1981-11-12) 12 November 1981 (age 42)
Mumbai, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
Source: ESPNcricinfo

Agam Manohar Pandit (born 12 November 1981) is a former Indian cricketer and an American business entrepreneur. [1] [2]

Early life and career

Pandit was born on 12 November 1981 in Mumbai. He took his early life education from the University of Mumbai. [1] Later, he also managed to secure a diploma from the Harvard Business School.

Pandit started his cricket career while he was a student by playing in national tournaments and was part of the Indian team that won the U-15 World Cup in England in 1996. [2] [3] He played two first-class and two one-day matches for Goa during the 2005–06 season. [1]

Pandit began his entrepreneurial journey in 2010. His company and he is associated with renewable energy projects to enhance power efficiency to transform the global energy landscape. [4]

Pandit appointment as a national selector for United States, ICC T20 Men’s World Cup, 2024. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Agam Manohar Pandit". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. 1 2 "TEDxHightstown" . Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  3. "Looking back: A memorable victory against Pakistan at Lord's 25 years ago" . Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  4. "Agam Pandit and ADC Energy Prepare for COP28 in UAE and Global Expansion of Green Energy" . Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  5. "Exciting Times Ahead: USA to Co-host ICC T20 Men's World Cup, Agam Pandit appointed as selector" . Retrieved 7 April 2024.