Reetinder Singh Sodhi
Reetinder Singh Sodhi (born 18 October 1980) is a former Indian cricketer. He was an all-rounder from Punjab and was one of the options that Indian selectors had while looking for an allrounder. 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]
Personal information | |
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Born | Patiala, Punjab, India | 18 October 1980
Batting | Right-handed |
Bowling | Right-arm medium fast |
Role | All-rounder |
International information | |
National side | |
ODI debut (cap 82) | 2 December 2000 v Zimbabwe |
Last ODI | 21 November 2002 v West Indies |
Source: Cricinfo, 6 February 2022 |
Career
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 in 1996, and later on was vice-captain in India's U-19 World Cup win in 2000.[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]
References
- Chakraborty, Kuntal (7 February 2020). "ABP Exclusive: Reetinder Sodhi Hails Rahul Dravid As X Factor Behind Success Of India's U-19 Team". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- "Reetinder Singh Sodhi overcomes 'tragic' career to become India's youngest match referee". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- Ramchand, Partab (15 April 2000). "First list of NCA trainees". Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 February 2007.
- "Reetinder Sodhi". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- Kumar, Abhishek (18 October 2015). "Reetinder Sodhi: 8 interesting facts about former India and Punjab all-rounder". Cricket Country. Retrieved 28 January 2019.