Vrinda Bhagat

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Vrinda Bhagat
Personal information
Full nameVrinda Bhagat
Born (1959-01-26) 26 January 1959 (age 61)
India
BowlingRight-arm offbreak
International information
National side
Test debut(cap  17)21 January 1984 v  Australia
Last Test28 January 1984 v  Australia
ODI debut(cap  17)10 January 1982 v  Australia
Last ODI6 February 1982 v  International XI
Career statistics
Competition WTest WODI
Matches211
Runs scored3463
Batting average 8.507.87
100s/50s0/00/0
Top score1618*
Balls bowled5412
Wickets 20
Bowling average 12.00
5 wickets in innings 00
10 wickets in match00
Best bowling1/8
Catches/stumpings 2/00/0
Source: CricetArchive, 17 September 2009

Vrinda Bhagat (born 26 January 1959) is a former Test and One Day International cricketer who represented India. [1] She played a total of two Tests and 11 ODIs. [2]

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References

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  2. "Vrinda Bhagat". Cricinfo . Retrieved 17 September 2009.