Overview
Anil Deshpande is an Indian cricketer. He is recorded in public knowledge bases as a player associated with Indian domestic cricket. Beyond his identification as a cricketer of Indian nationality, only limited verified biographical detail is available in open reference sources.
Key facts
| Name | Anil Deshpande |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Reference | Wikidata: Q22958961 |
Background
The surname Deshpande is most commonly associated with the Marathi-speaking regions of western India, particularly Maharashtra, where cricket has a long-established institutional base through the Mumbai Cricket Association, the Maharashtra Cricket Association, and the Vidarbha Cricket Association. Indian domestic cricket is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and is contested through tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Career context
Players catalogued under the Indian cricketers cohort on Wikidata typically have appearances in first-class, List A, or Twenty20 cricket recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the BCCI. Specific match statistics, teams, and career dates for Anil Deshpande are not detailed in the source referenced for this entry and have therefore been omitted to avoid inaccuracy.
Significance
The domestic cricket structure in India has historically served as the principal pathway for selection to the national side, and the inclusion of a player in standard biographical databases reflects participation at a recognised competitive level within this system.
Related topics
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Cricket in India
- Maharashtra cricket team
References
- Wikidata entry: Q22958961 (Indian cricketer).