Sachin Bhudia

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Sachin Bhudia
Personal information
Full name
Sachin Ramniklal Bhudia
Born (1998-09-24) 24 September 1998 (age 26)
Nairobi, Kenya
BattingRight-handed
RoleRight-arm medium
International information
National side
T20I debut(cap  29)22 May 2019 v  Uganda
Last T20I12 July 2024 v  Nigeria
Career statistics
Competition T20I LA T20
Matches15715
Runs scored9012390
Batting average 11.2524.6011.25
100s/50s–/––/1–/–
Top score385238
Balls bowled729772
Wickets 111
Bowling average 73.0087.0073.00
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling1/61/111/6
Catches/stumpings 6/–2/–6/–
Source: Cricinfo, 25 November 2022

Sachin Ramniklal Bhudia (born 24 September 1998) is a Kenyan cricketer. [1] In December 2017, he was named as the captain of the Kenyan team for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. [2]

In October 2018, he was named in Kenya's squad for the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Three tournament in Oman. [3] He played in Kenya's opening fixture of the tournament, against Oman on 9 November 2018. [4]

In May 2019, Bhudia was named in Kenya's squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament in Uganda. [5] [6] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Kenya against Uganda on 22 May 2019. [7] In September 2019, he was named in Kenya's squad for the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament in the United Arab Emirates. [8] In November 2019, he featured in the Kenyan team for the Cricket World Cup Challenge League B tournament in Oman. [9] He made his List A debut against Jersey on 9 December 2019. [10] In November 2022, Bhudia replaced Shem Ngoche as the captain of Kenya. [11] He was named the captain of Kenyan team for the Africa Regional qualifier for 2024 T20I World Cup

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References

  1. "Sachin Bhudia". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  2. "Squad unveiled: Little known Naimbia-based Were make the cut for the 2018 Under-19 World Cup". The Star, Kenya. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  3. "Siblings lead team: David and Collins Obuya appointed national team coach and captain respectively". The Star, Kenya. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  4. "1st Match, ICC World Cricket League Division Three at Al Amarat, Nov 9 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  5. "Former national team captain back after surprise exit last year". The Star (Kenya). Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  6. "African men in Uganda for T20 showdown". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  7. "12th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Final at Kampala, May 22 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  8. "National team selection sparks controversy". The Star (Kenya). Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  9. "The 46-year-old Swamibapa's bowler is a surprise inclusion in Kenya team as Otieno dropped again". The Star (Kenya). Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  10. "10th Match, CWC Challenge League Group B at Al Amerat, Dec 9 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  11. Oyugi, Ochieng. "Bhudia replaces Ngoche as national cricket team captain". The Standard. Retrieved 4 December 2022.