Abey Kuruvilla is a former Indian cricketer who played international cricket for India in the late 1990s. A tall right-arm fast-medium bowler from Mumbai, he was known for extracting steep bounce from his height and represented Mumbai in domestic first-class cricket.
Key facts
| Full name | Abey Kuruvilla |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Role | Bowler |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Domestic team | Mumbai |
| National team | India |
| Formats | Test, One Day International (ODI) |
Background
Kuruvilla hails from Mumbai and came through the city's competitive club and Ranji Trophy circuit, which has historically been one of the strongest pipelines for Indian cricket. Standing well over six feet tall, he relied on bounce and accuracy rather than express pace, a profile that was relatively uncommon among Indian seamers of his era.
Domestic career
He represented Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, contributing to the side's strong tradition in Indian domestic cricket. His sustained performances on the domestic circuit eventually earned him selection for the national side.
International career
Kuruvilla made his Test and ODI debuts for India in 1997. His Test debut came during India's tour of the West Indies, where he was part of the touring pace attack. He played a small but notable role in India's bowling line-up during a transitional phase in Indian fast bowling, between the era of Kapil Dev and the emergence of bowlers such as Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad as the senior pair.
Style and significance
His height-based bounce made him useful on tracks offering bounce and carry. Although his international career was brief, he is remembered as part of the group of Indian seamers who supported the team during the mid- to late-1990s.
Related topics
- India national cricket team
- Mumbai cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- List of India Test cricketers
- List of India ODI cricketers
References
- Wikidata entity: Q3520560