Manoj Bhagawati is an Indian first-class cricketer associated with the cricketing circuit of Assam in north-eastern India. He represented Assam in domestic competitions organised under the aegis of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), playing within the framework of the Ranji Trophy and other national-level tournaments.
Key facts
| Name | Manoj Bhagawati |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class / domestic |
| Associated team | Assam cricket team |
| Governing body | Assam Cricket Association, under the BCCI |
Background
Cricket in Assam is administered by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA), which fields the state side in BCCI-run tournaments. Players from Assam typically progress through age-group cricket, club competitions in and around Guwahati, and inter-district fixtures before being selected for the senior state team. Bhagawati features in records of Indian domestic cricketers from this regional setup.
Career
Bhagawati appeared for Assam in domestic cricket, taking part in matches under the structure operated by the BCCI. The Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class competition since 1934, has historically been the principal stage for Assam's cricketers, alongside limited-overs tournaments such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Significance
As a domestic cricketer from a state that has traditionally been outside the cricketing mainstream of western, southern and northern India, Bhagawati is part of the broader development of the game in the North-East, a region whose representation in BCCI competitions expanded significantly in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
Related topics
- Assam cricket team
- Assam Cricket Association
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Cricket in India
- North East India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q6751155