Ankit Bawne is an Indian first-class cricketer who plays primarily as a right-handed middle-order batsman. He represents Maharashtra in domestic cricket and has been associated with the senior India A and Rest of India sides at various points in his career.
Key Facts
| Full name | Ankit Rajendra Bawne |
|---|---|
| Role | Right-handed batsman |
| Domestic team | Maharashtra |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm off break (occasional) |
| Format | First-class, List A, Twenty20 |
| Nationality | Indian |
Background
Bawne emerged through age-group cricket in Maharashtra and progressed into the state's senior squad in the Ranji Trophy. He is known for a compact technique, patience at the crease, and an ability to bat for long periods, traits that have made him a dependable presence in the middle order for his side.
Career
Domestic cricket
Bawne has been a long-standing member of the Maharashtra Ranji Trophy squad. He has accumulated significant first-class runs across multiple seasons, including double centuries, and has often anchored the Maharashtra innings from the number three or four position. He has also featured for Maharashtra in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A) and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (Twenty20).
India A and zonal cricket
On the back of consistent domestic performances, Bawne has been selected for India A tours and unofficial Tests, where he has scored runs against visiting A-side opposition. He has also represented West Zone in the Duleep Trophy and Deodhar Trophy formats.
Indian Premier League
Bawne has been part of Indian Premier League franchise squads, including the Rising Pune Supergiant during the franchise's brief existence in the league.
Style of play
Bawne is regarded as an orthodox red-ball batsman whose strengths lie in playing late, leaving the ball well outside off stump, and accumulating runs through risk-free strokes. He is considered a specialist in the longer format of the game.
Significance
Within the framework of Indian domestic cricket, Bawne is part of a generation of Maharashtra batsmen who have provided continuity to the state side in first-class competition. His selection for India A duties places him among the wider pool of red-ball batters considered by national selectors below the senior India team.
Related topics
- Maharashtra cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Duleep Trophy
- India A cricket team
- Rising Pune Supergiant
- Indian Premier League
References
- Wikidata entity: Q4766063
- Board of Control for Cricket in India — domestic cricket records