Nationality: India
Position: Allrounder
Date of Birth: 2003-11-28 Age: 21

Born on 28th November 2003 in India, Akash Pugazhendi's cricketing odyssey began like many others—a young boy with a dream and an unwavering love for the game. His early years were spent mastering the basics at local grounds, amidst the bustling cricket streets of India, where cricket is more religion than sport. Akash's natural talent as an allrounder soon pierced through the noise of hopefuls, making him a name whispered about in cricketing circles.
Akash's journey from a playground enthusiast to a professional cricketer was marked by dogged dedication and perseverance. By the time of his professional debut, the anticipation was immense. Akash quickly carved a niche with his adaptable batting approach, capable of both absorbing pressure during tense run chases and accelerating the scoreboard with his innovative stroke play. His ability to read the game and adjust his technique according to the situation often left both fans and opponents in awe.
On the bowling front, Akash's versatility became his fierce asset. Whether binding up innings with tight spells or sparking breakthroughs with unexpected variations, he was a captain's delight. His knack for exploiting pitch conditions, either through spin or clever seam movement, made him a standout performer, particularly in limited-overs cricket.
One of Akash's crowning achievements was his contribution to India's triumph in a coveted international championship, where he played an instrumental role, both with bat and ball. In a pivotal match against their traditional rivals, Akash delivered a masterclass of patience and aggression, cementing his status as a player for big occasions. Memories of that rivalry, punctuated by his fiery yet composed performances, continue to reverberate through time.
His career has been sprinkled with remarkable moments, but perhaps the most significant came during an unforgettable series where, under a pressure-cooker situation, he led his team to victory with a determined all-round performance, earning not just Man of the Match accolades, but the respect of cricketing purists worldwide who value both skill and grit.
To many, Akash Pugazhendi embodies the spirit of the modern cricketer—dynamic yet thoughtful, skilled yet perpetually learning. Through his journey, he has shown that a blend of adaptability and versatility can redefine cricket's traditional boundaries, offering a template of excellence that inspires the next generation of cricketing hopefuls.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20 | 21 | 22 | 3 | 500 | 72 | 22.73 | 449 | 111.36 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 43 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 164 | 26.3 | 16.40 | 6.24 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Last updated: 2023-07-15