Deepak Hooda is an Indian cricketer who plays as a right-handed middle-order batter and a right-arm off-break bowler. Recognised as an all-rounder in domestic and franchise cricket, he has represented India in limited-overs internationals and has appeared for several teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Key facts
| Full name | Deepak Hooda |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off break |
| Domestic team | Baroda; later Rajasthan |
| International formats | One Day International, Twenty20 International |
Background
Hooda came up through the age-group circuit in India and emerged as a prominent performer at the under-19 level. He was part of the India squad at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where his batting in the middle order and useful off-spin attracted attention from selectors at the senior domestic level.
Domestic career
Hooda began his first-class and List A career with Baroda in the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He established himself as a hard-hitting middle-order batter capable of changing the tempo in white-ball formats, while also offering overs of off-spin. After his association with Baroda, he later moved to play for Rajasthan in domestic cricket.
Indian Premier League
Hooda has been part of the IPL for several seasons, turning out for franchises including Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kings XI Punjab (later Punjab Kings) and Lucknow Super Giants. In the league he has typically been used as a finisher in the middle order and as a part-time off-spin option, contributing in both phases of the game.
International career
Hooda made his debut for India in white-ball cricket, playing both Twenty20 Internationals and One Day Internationals. One of his notable innings came in the T20I format against Ireland in Dublin, where he scored a century, making him one of a small group of Indian batters to record a T20I hundred. He has been used by India as a top-order or middle-order batter in T20Is and as a flexible all-format option in limited-overs squads.
Style of play
Hooda is known for clean ball-striking against both pace and spin, with a particular ability to use his wrists to access the leg side. As a bowler, his off-spin is mainly used to break partnerships and bowl through the middle overs in white-ball cricket, providing captains with an additional option.
Significance
Within Indian domestic cricket, Hooda is regarded as a useful all-format player whose multi-skill profile suits the demands of contemporary T20 cricket. His progression from age-group cricket to the senior India side reflects the pathway followed by several modern Indian cricketers who emerged through state associations and the IPL.
Related topics
- Indian Premier League
- Baroda cricket team
- Rajasthan cricket team
- India national cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Punjab Kings
References
- Wikidata entry: Q18637468
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) player records
- International Cricket Council (ICC) match archives