Overview
Kiran Ashar (1947–2017) was an Indian cricketer who played first-class cricket in India. He is recorded among Indian first-class cricketers of the post-Independence era.
Key facts
| Full name | Kiran Ashar |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947 |
| Died | 2017 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class cricket (India) |
Background
Ashar belonged to the generation of Indian cricketers who featured in the domestic circuit during the 1960s and 1970s, a period in which the Ranji Trophy served as the principal stage for first-class cricket in the country. Players from this era typically represented state or zonal teams in the established domestic tournaments organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Career
Ashar's name appears in records of Indian first-class cricket. Detailed match-by-match statistics, team affiliations, and seasonal contributions are maintained in domestic cricket archives and scorebooks of the period.
Significance
As one of the many cricketers who sustained Indian domestic cricket during a formative period of the sport in the country, Ashar contributed to the depth of competition in the Ranji Trophy era that preceded India's emergence as a leading force in international cricket from the 1970s onward.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- First-class cricket in India
- List of Indian cricketers
References
- Wikidata entry: Q30069870