Ashutosh Agashe is an Indian first-class cricketer and businessman from Maharashtra. He represented Maharashtra in domestic cricket and has been associated with the management of cricket administration in Pune, alongside running family-owned business interests.
Key Facts
| Name | Ashutosh Agashe |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Cricketer, businessman |
| Domestic team | Maharashtra |
| Format | First-class cricket |
| Region | Pune, Maharashtra |
Background
Agashe belongs to a Pune-based family with long-standing involvement in business and sport in Maharashtra. He pursued cricket at the state level while also taking up responsibilities in his family's commercial enterprises, a path followed by several cricketers from western India who balanced sport with business careers.
Cricket career
Agashe played first-class cricket for Maharashtra, the state team that competes in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Maharashtra's home matches are typically held in Pune, the city most closely associated with the team's cricketing infrastructure.
Administration and business
Beyond playing, Agashe has been associated with cricket administration in Pune and with the running of family business interests. His dual involvement places him within a tradition of former players from Maharashtra who have transitioned into administrative and entrepreneurial roles after their playing days.
Significance
Agashe's career reflects the structure of Indian domestic cricket, where state-level players often combine professional cricket with parallel careers in business or administration. His association with Maharashtra cricket contributes to the broader history of the sport in Pune and western India.
Related topics
- Maharashtra cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Cricket in Pune
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Maharashtra Cricket Association
References
- Wikidata entry: Q26464917