Faiz Ahmed
Faiz Ahmed is an Indian first-class cricketer who has represented the Railways cricket team in domestic competitions organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He is one of several players associated with the Railways side, which is fielded by the Railway Sports Promotion Board and competes in tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy.
Key facts
| Name | Faiz Ahmed |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Domestic team | Railways |
| Governing body | Board of Control for Cricket in India |
Background
The Railways cricket team is administered by the Railway Sports Promotion Board, a body responsible for promoting sporting activity among employees of the Indian Railways. The team has a long-standing presence in Indian domestic cricket and has historically drawn its players from across the country, often from those employed within the Railways system.
Career
Faiz Ahmed has featured for Railways in domestic cricket recognised by the BCCI. The Railways team participates in the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which together cover the first-class, List A and Twenty20 formats of Indian domestic cricket.
Significance
Players who turn out for Railways often combine their cricketing careers with employment in the Indian Railways, and the team has historically served as a route into top-flight Indian domestic cricket for players from regions with fewer established cricketing structures.
Related topics
- Railways cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Railway Sports Promotion Board
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy