Nationality: India
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1988-02-19 Age: 37
Emerging from the dusty fields of Rajasthan, India, Ashok Bishnoi's journey from a cricket-loving child to an accomplished professional bowler is as inspiring as it is remarkable. Born on the 19th of February, 1988, Ashok's tryst with cricket began at a very young age, with afternoons spent mimicking his cricketing heroes with a tennis ball. His raw talent caught the eye of local coaches, and soon he was enrolled in a prestigious cricket academy in Jaipur.
Ashok's dedication bore fruit as he quickly made his way through the ranks of age-group cricket, impressing with his ability to swing the ball both ways at a brisk pace. His perseverance was rewarded when he made his debut in first-class cricket in 2009, donning the whites for Rajasthan. The following years saw him develop into a fearsome right-arm fast-medium bowler. His maiden five-wicket haul against Delhi in 2011 is still remembered by those who witnessed it as the match that announced his arrival on the bigger stage.
His breakthrough performance led to a call-up for the India A team, where Ashok consistently found himself amongst the wickets. A particularly memorable duel with a prominent rival, wherein he dismissed the opposition's batting stalwart in a thrilling contest, highlighted his knack for performing under pressure. His fiery spells were instrumental in Rajasthan's back-to-back Ranji Trophy triumphs in 2010-11 and 2011-12, marking the zenith of his domestic career.
Ashok's bowling technique is a testament to discipline and hard work. Known for hitting the seam on the perfect length, his ability to extract movement even on placid surfaces makes him a dangerous opponent. Not merely a bowler, his lower-order batting contributions, often with an aggressive right-handed approach, have swung matches in his team's favour, adding to his value as an all-round cricketer.
Throughout his career, Ashok's relentless pursuit of excellence and his electrifying performances, particularly in pressure situations, have left an indelible mark on the game. Despite battling injuries and the occasional form slump, his unwavering work ethic and passion for the sport have endeared him to fans and peers alike. Ashok Bishnoi remains a celebrated figure in Indian domestic cricket, a talismanic player whose legacy continues to inspire the next generation of cricketers.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 23 | 6.40 | 23 | 139.13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| T20I | 9 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 1.22 | 21 | 52.38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 26 | 25 | 36 | 428 | 46.4 | 11.89 | 9.22 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 10 | 10 | 12 | 279 | 32.2 | 23.25 | 8.66 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-05-02
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