Desh Prem Azad was a renowned Indian cricket coach and former player known for his contributions to the sport. Born in Lahore, British India, Azad played domestic cricket for Punjab and Services. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and was instrumental in shaping the careers of several prominent Indian cricketers, including Kapil Dev and many more. Azad’s coaching philosophy focused on nurturing talent and instilling discipline in his players. He was revered for his technical expertise and dedication to the game. Azad’s legacy continues to inspire generations of aspiring cricketers in India.
Desh Azad career stats
Batting stats
| Batting | Matches | Innings | Nos | Runs | High score | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20Is | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ODIs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FC | 19 | 33 | 1 | 658 | 83 | 20.56 | - | - | 0 | 5 | - | - | 10 | 0 |
| List A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20s | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Bowling stats
| Bowling | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20Is | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ODIs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FC | 19 | - | 532 | 326 | 8 | 2/57 | - | 40.75 | 3.67 | 66.5 | - | 0 | 0 |
| List A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20s | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
