Vijay Paul

T. Vijay Paul (d. 16 December 2016), also spelled T. Vijaya Paul, was an Indian first-class cricketer who played for Hyderabad. He worked as a cricket coach and selector after retirement.[1]

Vijay Paul
Personal information
Full name
T. Vijay Paul
Died (aged 64)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
RoleBatsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1974/75–1982/83Hyderabad
Career statistics
Competition FC List A
Matches 34 1
Runs scored 1,583 7
Batting average 35.97 7.00
100s/50s 2/10 0/0
Top score 156* 7
Balls bowled – –
Wickets – –
Bowling average – –
5 wickets in innings – –
10 wickets in match – n/a
Best bowling – –
Catches/stumpings 14/– 0/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 18 August 2019

Life and career

Paul appeared in a total of 34 first-class matches, representing Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy between 1974/75 and 1982/83 seasons after making his first-class debut with Vazir Sultan Tobacco XI during the 1971/72 season. A "solid and compact" middle-order batsman,[2] Paul scored 1583 runs in his first-class career, including two centuries, at an average of 35.97.[3] He played for Andhra Bank in local cricket leagues and captained the team to Grand Slam tournament titles.[2]

Paul continued to be associated with the game after his retirement in 1984. He became a cricket coach, training cricketers across various parts of Secunderabad such as Gymkhana Ground, Bhavan's Sri RamaKrishna Vidyalaya and CAL Public School, Kapra.[4] According to Telangana Today, he was one of the "most sought-after coaches" in the city, known for his "methodical coaching".[5] Among the notable cricketers who trained under him during their early days were Pragyan Ojha and Ambati Rayudu.[2] Paul also worked as a selector.[4]

Paul died on 16 December 2016 at the age of 64. He was married, with two sons.[4]

References
  1. "Wisden Obituaries, 2016". Cricinfo. 20 February 2018.
  2. Das, N. Jagannath (16 December 2016). "Former Ranji player T Vijaya Paul passes away". Telangana Today. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  3. "Vijay Paul". CricketArchive. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  4. "Hyderabad coach Vijay Paul no more". Deccan Chronicle. 17 December 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  5. "Cricket academies bloom all over Hyderabad". Telangana Today. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
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