Reetinder Singh Sodhi pronunciation (help·info) (born 18 October 1980) is a former Indian cricketer. He was an all-rounder from Punjab, was one of the options that Indian selectors had while looking for a quality players, who can bowl and bat. He was the key member of India's first under 19 world cup winning team[1] Sodhi made his One Day International debut against Zimbabwe at Cuttack in December 2000.[2]
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Born | (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980 (age 41) Patiala, Punjab, India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Batting | Right-hand bat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowling | Right-arm medium fast | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Role | All-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ODI debut (cap 82) | 2 December 2000 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last ODI | 21 November 2002 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 6 February 2022 |
He was selected in 2000 for the first intake of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.[3] Reetinder Singh Sodhi was the captain in India's U-15 World Cup win, and later on was vice-captain in India's U-19 World Cup win.[4] Sodhi was included in the Indian One Day International squad in December 2000, and after his rapid rise into the national team at a young age, he was regarded as a long-term international prospect. He had also played for Ahmedabad Rockets in the Indian Cricket League.[5]
However he was dropped soon after and has ceased to be among the front-runners for Indian selection. He now works as a match referee in first class cricket.[2]
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