Kanwar Virdi

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Kanwar Virdi
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Born (1969-02-11) 11 February 1969 (age 54)
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 30 September 2016

Kanwar Virdi (born 11 February 1969) is an Indian former cricketer. He played seven first-class matches for Haryana between 1988 and 1990. [1] He was also part of India's squad for the 1988 Youth Cricket World Cup. [2] He belonged from Ramgharia clan of indo - scythian tribe.

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References

  1. "Kanwar Virdi". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  2. Records / McDonald's Bicentennial Youth World Cup, 1987/88 - India Under-19s (Young Cricketers) / Batting and bowling averages – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 November 2015.