Kartik Tyagi is an Indian cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast-medium bowler. He came to prominence through India's age-group cricket structure and has represented India at the under-19 level, while also featuring in domestic first-class, List A and Twenty20 cricket as well as the Indian Premier League.
| Full name | Kartik Tyagi |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Bowler |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Domestic team | Uttar Pradesh |
| IPL franchise | Rajasthan Royals |
Background
Tyagi hails from Uttar Pradesh and progressed through the state's age-group cricket pathway before being selected into the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) junior set-up. His pace bowling earned him a place in India's preparatory squads for international youth tournaments.
Career
Domestic cricket
Tyagi represents Uttar Pradesh in the domestic circuit, appearing in tournaments organised by the BCCI such as the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
India Under-19
He was part of the India Under-19 squad for the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he was used as a frontline pace option. The exposure on the youth international stage helped raise his profile within the senior domestic system and the franchise circuit.
Indian Premier League
Tyagi was signed by the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. He has been used primarily in the powerplay and at the death, with his role focused on hard-length pace bowling and yorkers in the closing overs.
Style and significance
Tyagi is regarded as part of a generation of young Indian fast bowlers who emerged through the under-19 pipeline and the IPL. His consistent pace and ability to bowl an attacking length in white-ball cricket have made him a notable figure in India's deep pool of seam-bowling options.
Related topics
- Uttar Pradesh cricket team
- Rajasthan Royals
- Indian Premier League
- India national under-19 cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India