Karsan Ghavri
India
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
February 28, 1951 (74 years)
Birth Place
Rajkot, Gujarat
Nickname
Ghavri
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Left-arm medium
RECENT FORM
TEAMS
India, Mumbai, Saurashtra
ICC RANKINGS
| FORMAT | CURRENT RANK | BEST RANK |
|---|---|---|
| Test | -- | 50 |
| ODI | -- | 62 |
| T20I | -- | -- |
Profile
A utility player is someone who can play in different positions in a sport. Karsan Ghavri defined it to the word. He could be called upon to bowl accurate left-arm medium pace or spin. He was a handy bat lower down the order who played some gritty knocks. Ghavri served India with distinction during his playing years and had plenty of memorable performances.
Born in Rajkot, Ghavri first made an impression during the Indian school team's tour of Australia in 1968/69. After performing admirably in the domestic circuit, Ghavri got a chance to showcase his skills in the 1974/75 series against the West Indies. In the 3rd match at Mumbai, Ghavri toiled away as West Indies amassed 604/6. He was the only bowler who was effective and ended up with 4/140 in 35 overs.
He became a regular member in the Indian Test team after 1976. His crowning moment came in the 1976 series against the West Indies at home. Bowling with accuracy, Ghavri picked up 27 wickets at an average of 23.48. His haul of 5/51 in the second innings put India on the brink of victory in the 2nd Test at Bangalore but the match ended in a draw as play could not begin on the final day due to tensions caused by the arrest of former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
His best overseas performance was against Australia in 1981. In three Tests, he picked up 10 wickets, including 5/107 at Melbourne as India managed to draw the series 0-0. He also troubled the Australians with the bat. Ghavri once hit 64 on a tough pitch at the SCG and that allowed India to win the match by an innings and 2 runs. He is memorably remembered for his record stand with Syed Kirmani in Mumbai. On a turning track, Kirmani and Ghavri strung a record 127 run stand for the eighth wicket as India posted a mammoth 458/8 declared. Ghavri hit his personal best of 86 while Kirmani scored his maiden Test century. The Indian bowlers ran through the Australian line-up winning the match by an innings and 100 runs.
Ghavri featured in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups but achieved limited success. However, Ghavri's achievements in the Indian Test arena are noteworthy and he ended his career during the 1981 New Zealand tour. He coached the Chennai Superstars in the ICL in 2007/08.
By Siddharth Vishwanathan
Born in Rajkot, Ghavri first made an impression during the Indian school team's tour of Australia in 1968/69. After performing admirably in the domestic circuit, Ghavri got a chance to showcase his skills in the 1974/75 series against the West Indies. In the 3rd match at Mumbai, Ghavri toiled away as West Indies amassed 604/6. He was the only bowler who was effective and ended up with 4/140 in 35 overs.
He became a regular member in the Indian Test team after 1976. His crowning moment came in the 1976 series against the West Indies at home. Bowling with accuracy, Ghavri picked up 27 wickets at an average of 23.48. His haul of 5/51 in the second innings put India on the brink of victory in the 2nd Test at Bangalore but the match ended in a draw as play could not begin on the final day due to tensions caused by the arrest of former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
His best overseas performance was against Australia in 1981. In three Tests, he picked up 10 wickets, including 5/107 at Melbourne as India managed to draw the series 0-0. He also troubled the Australians with the bat. Ghavri once hit 64 on a tough pitch at the SCG and that allowed India to win the match by an innings and 2 runs. He is memorably remembered for his record stand with Syed Kirmani in Mumbai. On a turning track, Kirmani and Ghavri strung a record 127 run stand for the eighth wicket as India posted a mammoth 458/8 declared. Ghavri hit his personal best of 86 while Kirmani scored his maiden Test century. The Indian bowlers ran through the Australian line-up winning the match by an innings and 100 runs.
Ghavri featured in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups but achieved limited success. However, Ghavri's achievements in the Indian Test arena are noteworthy and he ended his career during the 1981 New Zealand tour. He coached the Chennai Superstars in the ICL in 2007/08.
By Siddharth Vishwanathan
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
February 28, 1951 (74 years)
Birth Place
Rajkot, Gujarat
Nickname
Ghavri
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Left-arm medium
Bio
Batting
Bowling
Career
News
Profile
A utility player is someone who can play in different positions in a sport. Karsan Ghavri defined it to the word. He could be called upon to bowl accurate left-arm medium pace or spin. He was a handy bat lower down the order who played some gritty knocks. Ghavri served India with distinction during his playing years and had plenty of memorable performances.
Born in Rajkot, Ghavri first made an impression during the Indian school team's tour of Australia in 1968/69. After performing admirably in the domestic circuit, Ghavri got a chance to showcase his skills in the 1974/75 series against the West Indies. In the 3rd match at Mumbai, Ghavri toiled away as West Indies amassed 604/6. He was the only bowler who was effective and ended up with 4/140 in 35 overs.
He became a regular member in the Indian Test team after 1976. His crowning moment came in the 1976 series against the West Indies at home. Bowling with accuracy, Ghavri picked up 27 wickets at an average of 23.48. His haul of 5/51 in the second innings put India on the brink of victory in the 2nd Test at Bangalore but the match ended in a draw as play could not begin on the final day due to tensions caused by the arrest of former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
His best overseas performance was against Australia in 1981. In three Tests, he picked up 10 wickets, including 5/107 at Melbourne as India managed to draw the series 0-0. He also troubled the Australians with the bat. Ghavri once hit 64 on a tough pitch at the SCG and that allowed India to win the match by an innings and 2 runs. He is memorably remembered for his record stand with Syed Kirmani in Mumbai. On a turning track, Kirmani and Ghavri strung a record 127 run stand for the eighth wicket as India posted a mammoth 458/8 declared. Ghavri hit his personal best of 86 while Kirmani scored his maiden Test century. The Indian bowlers ran through the Australian line-up winning the match by an innings and 100 runs.
Ghavri featured in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups but achieved limited success. However, Ghavri's achievements in the Indian Test arena are noteworthy and he ended his career during the 1981 New Zealand tour. He coached the Chennai Superstars in the ICL in 2007/08.
By Siddharth Vishwanathan
Born in Rajkot, Ghavri first made an impression during the Indian school team's tour of Australia in 1968/69. After performing admirably in the domestic circuit, Ghavri got a chance to showcase his skills in the 1974/75 series against the West Indies. In the 3rd match at Mumbai, Ghavri toiled away as West Indies amassed 604/6. He was the only bowler who was effective and ended up with 4/140 in 35 overs.
He became a regular member in the Indian Test team after 1976. His crowning moment came in the 1976 series against the West Indies at home. Bowling with accuracy, Ghavri picked up 27 wickets at an average of 23.48. His haul of 5/51 in the second innings put India on the brink of victory in the 2nd Test at Bangalore but the match ended in a draw as play could not begin on the final day due to tensions caused by the arrest of former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
His best overseas performance was against Australia in 1981. In three Tests, he picked up 10 wickets, including 5/107 at Melbourne as India managed to draw the series 0-0. He also troubled the Australians with the bat. Ghavri once hit 64 on a tough pitch at the SCG and that allowed India to win the match by an innings and 2 runs. He is memorably remembered for his record stand with Syed Kirmani in Mumbai. On a turning track, Kirmani and Ghavri strung a record 127 run stand for the eighth wicket as India posted a mammoth 458/8 declared. Ghavri hit his personal best of 86 while Kirmani scored his maiden Test century. The Indian bowlers ran through the Australian line-up winning the match by an innings and 100 runs.
Ghavri featured in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups but achieved limited success. However, Ghavri's achievements in the Indian Test arena are noteworthy and he ended his career during the 1981 New Zealand tour. He coached the Chennai Superstars in the ICL in 2007/08.
By Siddharth Vishwanathan
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
February 28, 1951 (74 years)
Birth Place
Rajkot, Gujarat
Nickname
Ghavri
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Left-arm medium
RECENT FORM
Batting Form
OPPN.
Score
Format
Date
NZ
17(90) & DNB
Test
06 Mar 81
NZ
3(3)
ODI
15 Feb 81
NZ
6*(15)
ODI
14 Feb 81
AUS
0(21) & 11*(42)
Test
07 Feb 81
AUS
3(35) & 7*(36)
Test
23 Jan 81
Bowling Form
OPPN.
Wickets
Format
Date
NZ
1-33 & DNB
Test
06 Mar 81
NZ
2-47
ODI
15 Feb 81
NZ
3-40
ODI
14 Feb 81
AUS
2-110 & 2-10
Test
07 Feb 81
AUS
0-106 & 1-37
Test
23 Jan 81
Batting Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 39 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Innings | 57 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Runs | 913 | 114 | 0 | 0 |
| Balls | 1564 | 194 | 0 | 0 |
| Highest | 86 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Average | 21.23 | 11.4 | 0 | 0 |
| SR | 58.38 | 58.77 | 0 | 0 |
| Not Out | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Fours | 73 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Sixes | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ducks | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 50s | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 300s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 400s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 39 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Innings | 69 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Balls | 6908 | 1033 | 0 | 0 |
| Runs | 3656 | 708 | 0 | 0 |
| Maidens | 233 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Wickets | 109 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg | 33.54 | 47.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eco | 3.18 | 4.11 | 0 | 0 |
| SR | 63.38 | 68.87 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| BBI | 5/33 | 3/40 | -/- | -/- |
| BBM | 7/120 | 3/40 | -/- | -/- |
| 4w | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5w | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Information
test
Debut
vs West Indies, 1974-12-27, Eden Gardens
Last Played
vs New Zealand, 1981-03-06, AMI Stadium
odi
Debut
vs England, 1975-06-07, Lord's
Last Played
vs New Zealand, 1981-02-15, Seddon Park
Profile
A utility player is someone who can play in different positions in a sport. Karsan Ghavri defined it to the word. He could be called upon to bowl accurate left-arm medium pace or spin. He was a handy bat lower down the order who played some gritty knocks. Ghavri served India with distinction during his playing years and had plenty of memorable performances.
Born in Rajkot, Ghavri first made an impression during the Indian school team's tour of Australia in 1968/69. After performing admirably in the domestic circuit, Ghavri got a chance to showcase his skills in the 1974/75 series against the West Indies. In the 3rd match at Mumbai, Ghavri toiled away as West Indies amassed 604/6. He was the only bowler who was effective and ended up with 4/140 in 35 overs.
He became a regular member in the Indian Test team after 1976. His crowning moment came in the 1976 series against the West Indies at home. Bowling with accuracy, Ghavri picked up 27 wickets at an average of 23.48. His haul of 5/51 in the second innings put India on the brink of victory in the 2nd Test at Bangalore but the match ended in a draw as play could not begin on the final day due to tensions caused by the arrest of former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
His best overseas performance was against Australia in 1981. In three Tests, he picked up 10 wickets, including 5/107 at Melbourne as India managed to draw the series 0-0. He also troubled the Australians with the bat. Ghavri once hit 64 on a tough pitch at the SCG and that allowed India to win the match by an innings and 2 runs. He is memorably remembered for his record stand with Syed Kirmani in Mumbai. On a turning track, Kirmani and Ghavri strung a record 127 run stand for the eighth wicket as India posted a mammoth 458/8 declared. Ghavri hit his personal best of 86 while Kirmani scored his maiden Test century. The Indian bowlers ran through the Australian line-up winning the match by an innings and 100 runs.
Ghavri featured in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups but achieved limited success. However, Ghavri's achievements in the Indian Test arena are noteworthy and he ended his career during the 1981 New Zealand tour. He coached the Chennai Superstars in the ICL in 2007/08.
By Siddharth Vishwanathan
Born in Rajkot, Ghavri first made an impression during the Indian school team's tour of Australia in 1968/69. After performing admirably in the domestic circuit, Ghavri got a chance to showcase his skills in the 1974/75 series against the West Indies. In the 3rd match at Mumbai, Ghavri toiled away as West Indies amassed 604/6. He was the only bowler who was effective and ended up with 4/140 in 35 overs.
He became a regular member in the Indian Test team after 1976. His crowning moment came in the 1976 series against the West Indies at home. Bowling with accuracy, Ghavri picked up 27 wickets at an average of 23.48. His haul of 5/51 in the second innings put India on the brink of victory in the 2nd Test at Bangalore but the match ended in a draw as play could not begin on the final day due to tensions caused by the arrest of former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
His best overseas performance was against Australia in 1981. In three Tests, he picked up 10 wickets, including 5/107 at Melbourne as India managed to draw the series 0-0. He also troubled the Australians with the bat. Ghavri once hit 64 on a tough pitch at the SCG and that allowed India to win the match by an innings and 2 runs. He is memorably remembered for his record stand with Syed Kirmani in Mumbai. On a turning track, Kirmani and Ghavri strung a record 127 run stand for the eighth wicket as India posted a mammoth 458/8 declared. Ghavri hit his personal best of 86 while Kirmani scored his maiden Test century. The Indian bowlers ran through the Australian line-up winning the match by an innings and 100 runs.
Ghavri featured in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups but achieved limited success. However, Ghavri's achievements in the Indian Test arena are noteworthy and he ended his career during the 1981 New Zealand tour. He coached the Chennai Superstars in the ICL in 2007/08.
By Siddharth Vishwanathan