Deepak Manhas is an Indian cricketer who has represented Jammu and Kashmir in domestic cricket. He is associated with the cohort of first-class cricketers from the northern Indian cricketing circuit, where Jammu and Kashmir competes in tournaments organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Key facts
| Name | Deepak Manhas |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Domestic team | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Wikidata ID | Q21621932 |
Background
Cricket in Jammu and Kashmir is administered by the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), which fields the state team in BCCI-organised competitions including the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Players from the region typically progress through age-group cricket and state-level selection trials before earning a place in the senior side.
Career
Manhas has featured in Indian domestic cricket as part of the Jammu and Kashmir set-up. As with many cricketers from smaller state associations, his appearances form part of the wider competitive structure that feeds talent into Indian first-class and limited-overs cricket.
Significance
Cricketers representing Jammu and Kashmir have contributed to the growing visibility of the state on the national cricket map, particularly following infrastructural and administrative developments in the JKCA during the 2010s. Players in this cohort form part of the broader pool of Indian domestic cricketers tracked in databases such as Wikidata and ESPNcricinfo.
Related topics
- Jammu and Kashmir cricket team
- Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Deepak Manhas (Q21621932)