Amrit Singh

Amrit Singh
Nationality: Malta
Position: Bowler
Date of Birth: 1985-11-07 Age: 39
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Amrit Singh's journey into the cricketing world began quite unconventionally in the quaint, cricket-unfamiliar island of Malta, where he was born on the 7th of November, 1985. Growing up, Amrit showed an innate love for cricket that was anything but typical in his Mediterranean surroundings. His early years were dominated by self-taught experiments with a tennis ball in local parks, a passion that was sparked by limited yet cherished cricket broadcasts on television. It wasn’t long before his family realised that his enthusiasm for the game was unyielding.

Amrit's talent caught the eye of local coaches, who urged him to hone his skills. His unusual and versatile bowling style, focusing on pace and precision, distinguished him among peers. He moved to England in his teens, knowing that more fertile cricket grounds awaited. There, he joined local clubs, where his bowling finesse swiftly translated into match-winning performances, leading to his professional debut.

Standing as a figure of resilience and adaptability, Amrit set impressive milestones throughout his career. With his unique ability to swing the ball both ways, he emerged as a leading bowler for his county team, recording multiple five-wicket hauls and climbing up the rankings rapidly. Amrit’s adaptable batting, although not his primary forte, frequently rescued his team from precarious situations, underscoring his prowess as an invaluable all-rounder.

One of the more memorable chapters of his career unfolded against a formidable rival side during the county championship semi-final in 2011. Amrit’s spellbinding five wickets for a mere 23 runs left opponents shaking their heads in disbelief and secured a crucial victory that still echoes in cricket circles. Such matches bolstered his reputation as a game-changer, a status further cemented by his stoic 50 against fierce rivals, which hinted at his latent batting abilities.

Amrit Singh's playing style was defined by a rare combination of rigorous discipline with an intuitive understanding of the game. His impact wasn’t just about statistics or records; it lay deeply within the inspiration he became for young cricketers from non-traditional cricketing nations. He proved that with passion and perseverance, the boundaries of cricket’s global influence could be stretched beyond traditional strongholds, leaving a lasting legacy that transcended the scoreboard. As he gracefully navigated the highs and lows of his career, Amrit became not just a player but a symbol of cricket’s universal spirit.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
T10 3 3 0 12 5 4.00 14 85.71 0 0 0 1

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
T10 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0

Last updated: 2022-11-02

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