Abhijit Kale is a former Indian first-class cricketer who represented India at the international level in a brief One Day International career. A right-handed batsman, Kale played most of his domestic cricket for Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy and was regarded as a consistent run-scorer on the domestic circuit during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Key facts
| Name | Abhijit Kale |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Domestic team | Maharashtra |
| International format | One Day International (ODI) |
Career
Kale's domestic career was built around his performances for the Maharashtra cricket team in the Ranji Trophy, the premier first-class cricket competition in India organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His weight of runs in domestic cricket earned him selection to the senior India squad, where he featured in limited-overs cricket.
His international appearances were limited, and he subsequently returned to the domestic circuit, where he continued to contribute as an experienced top and middle-order batsman.
Significance
Kale is among the cricketers from the Maharashtra domestic system who progressed to the national side during a period of intense competition for batting positions in Indian cricket. His career is often cited as an example of the depth of talent in Indian domestic cricket during that era.
Related topics
- Maharashtra cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- India national cricket team
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- List of Indian ODI cricketers
References
- Wikidata entry: Q3528904