Dheeraj Kumar is an Indian cricketer from Himachal Pradesh who has represented the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) in domestic cricket organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Overview
Dheeraj Kumar is associated with the Himachal Pradesh state team, which competes in the major domestic cricket tournaments of India, including the Ranji Trophy (first-class), Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A) and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (Twenty20). Himachal Pradesh's home cricket is administered by the HPCA, with its principal venue being the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
Key facts
| Name | Dheeraj Kumar |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Domestic team | Himachal Pradesh |
| Governing body | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) |
| National board | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |
Background
Himachal Pradesh has been a full member of the BCCI's domestic structure since the 1980s and gained elevated status in subsequent decades, with its players competing across age-group and senior tournaments. Cricketers such as Dheeraj Kumar form part of the broader pool of state-level players who progress through HPCA's age-group and Cooch Behar Trophy pathways into senior representative cricket.
Career
Dheeraj Kumar's career has been within the BCCI domestic circuit, representing Himachal Pradesh in matches sanctioned by the national board. Detailed match-by-match statistics, debut dates and format-wise records are maintained in standard cricket databases such as ESPNcricinfo and CricketArchive.
Significance
Players from smaller state associations like Himachal Pradesh contribute to the depth of Indian domestic cricket, where competition across the Ranji Trophy and limited-overs tournaments serves as the principal feeder system for higher honours, including the Indian Premier League and the India national side.
Related topics
- Himachal Pradesh cricket team
- Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
References
- Wikidata entity: Q28843039
- Board of Control for Cricket in India — domestic cricket records
- Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association — official records