Mahesh Rawat is an Indian first-class cricketer who has appeared in domestic competitions organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). A wicketkeeper-batter by trade, he has been associated with teams in the Indian domestic circuit, primarily representing Railways.
Key facts
| Name | Mahesh Rawat |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Role | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Domestic team | Railways |
| Cohort | Indian cricketers |
Background
Rawat developed his cricket through the age-group and zonal structures that feed into India's domestic system. Like many wicketkeepers in the Indian circuit, he progressed through state-level competition before earning a place in senior first-class and limited-overs squads.
Domestic career
Rawat has featured in the Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class tournament, as well as the Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A) and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (Twenty20) competitions conducted by the BCCI. As a wicketkeeper, his contributions have included dismissals behind the stumps in addition to runs in the middle and lower-middle order.
Significance
Rawat's career sits within the broad pool of professional cricketers sustaining the Indian domestic game, where Railways has historically been one of the most consistent participants. Players from such departmental and state sides form the talent base from which India's age-group, A-team and senior selectors draw.
Related topics
- Railways cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- List of Indian cricketers
References
- Wikidata entity: Q6733871