Ravindra Singh Bist

Ravindra Singh Bist
Nationality: India
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1989-06-28 Age: 35

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Ravindra Singh Bist, born on 28th June 1989, embarked on his cricket journey in the narrow lanes of Dehradun, nestled at the foothills of the Himalayas. From a tender age, his affinity for the game was evident as he honed his skills with a tennis ball against the rugged mountain backdrops. His grit and determination soon caught the eye of local scouts, fast-tracking him to regional youth teams where his prowess as a fast bowler began to unfurl.

Young Ravindra’s right-arm fast-medium deliveries, combined with his astute right-hand batting skills, paved the way for his professional debut in the domestic circuit with the Uttarakhand state team in 2009. His knack for swinging the ball both ways, coupled with an ability to maintain a relentless line and length, marked him as a bowler to watch.

Ravindra’s breakout moment came in the 2012 Ranji Trophy season when he took a match-winning nine-wicket haul against the formidable Mumbai side. His performances earned him a call-up to the India A team, where he continued to shine. His fast bowling, rich with pace and control, was a central feature in India's victory in the Emerging Teams Asia Cup in 2013.

Throughout his career, Bist has been a part of memorable rivalries, particularly with Maharashtra’s star batsman, whose dismissals he perfected in numerous domestic matches. Ravindra’s ability to seize critical moments was never more evident than in the IPL 2017, where playing for the Rajasthan Royals, he turned around a crucial playoff game with a fiery spell that dismantled the opposition’s top order.

Bist's tenure in cricket is illuminated with standout achievements. He has surpassed the milestone of 300 first-class wickets and has contributed significantly in the limited-overs format with his handy lower-order batting prowess. Known for his seismic yorkers and deceptive slower balls, Ravindra was often the go-to bowler during crunch situations.

Arguably, his most significant impact has been on young aspirants from Uttarakhand, inspiring a generation to pursue the sport with passion and resilience. Despite the occasional dip in form, Ravindra Singh Bist’s commitment to the game and his team-first ethos has cemented his legacy as one of the stalwart bowlers emerging from India's domestic cricket cauldron.