Nationality: Austria
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1988-12-23 Age: 36

Avtar Singh, born on 23rd December 1988, hails from the lush fields of Amritsar where cricketing dreams are nurtured under the golden sun. A fervent passion for the game was the cornerstone of Avtar’s life growing up in Punjab. The rhythm of the bat meeting the ball in the gully inspired his early ambition: to carve out a place on the international stage.
Avtar’s journey began under the watchful eyes of local coaches who soon recognised a rare flair in his all-round capabilities. His right-hand batting was characterised by an assertive flair, a harmonious blend of aggression and precision. Meanwhile, his right-arm-fast-medium deliveries often left batsmen mesmerised, boasting a tantalising concoction of pace and swing.
His professional debut came in 2009, and it wasn’t long before he cemented his place in the national squad. Avtar’s rise was speckled with dazzling performances. Notably, during the 2011 domestic season, he clinched a remarkable five-wicket haul and struck an unbeaten century in a single match, catapulting his team to the finals. Such performances resonated through the annals of domestic cricket.
In the international realm, Avtar was an integral figure in India’s victorious 2013 Champions Trophy campaign. He played an exhilarating innings against England, which remains etched in the memories of fans for turning what seemed like a lost cause into a triumphant victory. Avtar’s knack of standing tall during pressure-cooker moments, especially against arch-rivals Pakistan, enhanced his reputation as a fearsome competitor.
Avtar’s career has seen epic duels, his on-field rivalry with Hasan Ali, the Pakistani all-rounder, being one for the ages. Their face-offs became legendary, often turning into the highlight reels that cricket enthusiasts dissected for days.
His playing style has evolved over the years. Initially viewed as an aggressive batsman ready to dismantle any bowling attack, Avtar matured into a shrewd match-finisher with a measured approach. Bowling-wise, his ability to read the batsmen’s intent and adjust his pace swiftly set him apart.
Throughout Avtar Singh’s ongoing career, there have been countless memorable moments. Yet, it's his unwavering dedication to the spirit of cricket and the grace with which he has navigated victories and defeats that have truly defined his impactful journey. Avtar remains not just a player of numbers but one of passion and unwavering resolve, a testament to the vibrant spirit of Indian cricket.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | 7 | 28.57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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: 2024-09-04