Dhruv Shorey is an Indian first-class cricketer who plays domestic cricket for Delhi. A right-handed batsman, he has been part of the Delhi senior squad in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic competitions organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Key facts
| Name | Dhruv Shorey |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Domestic team | Delhi |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Format | First-class, List A, Twenty20 |
Career
Shorey came through the age-group ranks in Delhi cricket and progressed to the senior side in domestic competitions conducted by the BCCI. In the Ranji Trophy, he has featured as a top-order batsman for Delhi, contributing in the longer format of the domestic game. He has also represented Delhi in limited-overs tournaments such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A) and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (Twenty20).
Background
Delhi is one of the most established teams in Indian domestic cricket and has historically produced several Test cricketers. Shorey is part of a generation of Delhi batsmen who have followed the city's strong tradition in red-ball cricket, with home matches typically staged at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (formerly Feroz Shah Kotla) in New Delhi.
Significance
As a regular domestic-circuit batsman, Shorey forms part of the pool of first-class cricketers from north India who feed into senior competitions. His career reflects the structure of the Indian domestic game, in which state and city associations such as the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) develop players through state-level squads.
Related topics
- Delhi cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Delhi & District Cricket Association
- Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Board of Control for Cricket in India