Overview
Gagan Khoda is a former Indian first-class cricketer who represented Rajasthan in domestic competition and earned brief selection for the India national cricket team in One Day Internationals during the late 1990s. A right-handed top-order batsman, he was known on the domestic circuit for his consistency in the Ranji Trophy.
Key Facts
| Full name | Gagan Khoda |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batsman |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Domestic team | Rajasthan |
| International format | One Day International (ODI) |
Background
Khoda came up through the domestic cricket structure in Rajasthan, a team that has historically been part of the Central Zone in Indian first-class cricket. He played in the Ranji Trophy, the premier first-class competition organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as well as in associated limited-overs domestic tournaments.
Career
Domestic cricket
Khoda spent his career as a top-order batsman for Rajasthan, accumulating runs across multiple Ranji Trophy seasons. His sustained domestic output brought him into selection considerations for the India squad in the limited-overs format.
International cricket
He was selected to play One Day Internationals for India in the late 1990s. His international appearances were limited, and he did not establish a long-term place in the national side, but his selection marked recognition of his domestic performances.
Significance
Khoda is among the cricketers from Rajasthan who graduated from state-level cricket to represent India during a period when the national side was building depth in its batting order. His career is often cited in the context of domestic stalwarts who briefly featured in international cricket.
Related topics
- Rajasthan cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- India national cricket team
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- List of India ODI cricketers
References
- Wikidata: Q3520439