Parthiv Patel

Parthiv Patel

Parthiv Ajay Patel is a former Indian cricketer, wicketkeeper-batsman, and was a member of the Indian national cricket team. He is a left-handed batsman and played for Gujarat in domestic cricket. In 2002, he became the youngest wicket-keeper to represent a country in Tests. Patel announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in December 2020.

About Parthiv Patel in brief

Summary Parthiv PatelParthiv Ajay Patel is a former Indian cricketer, wicketkeeper-batsman, and was a member of the Indian national cricket team. He is a left-handed batsman and played for Gujarat in domestic cricket. In 2002, he became the youngest wicket-keeper to represent a country in Tests. In December 2020, Patel announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. After the retirement, Patel joined Mumbai Indians as a Talent Scout. Patel led the Gujarat side in the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy. In July 2018, he was named as the captain for India Green for the 2018–19 Duleep Trophy.

He was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013 and by Royal Challenger Bangalore in 2014. Patel was bought by Deccan Chargers for USD 1m during the 2012 IPL Trading Window. He played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2018 IPL auction. He made his ODI debut against New Zealand in January 2003. He used to be a regular in the team and opened with the former Australian opener Matthew Hayden.