Pankaj Dharmani is an Indian former first-class cricketer who played domestic cricket for Punjab. A right-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper, he had a long career on the Indian domestic circuit and was, for a brief period in the late 1990s, on the fringes of selection for the senior India national team.
Key facts
| Full name | Pankaj Dharmani |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batsman; occasional wicket-keeper |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Domestic team | Punjab |
| Format | First-class and List A cricket |
Career
Dharmani represented Punjab in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He was known as a dependable middle-order batsman in domestic cricket and contributed to Punjab's campaigns across multiple seasons.
He was selected to play for India in a One Day International, having been picked during a phase when the national selectors were experimenting with batting reserves on the domestic circuit. His international appearances, however, remained limited, and the bulk of his cricketing career was spent in the domestic system.
Significance
Dharmani is among the cohort of long-serving Punjab batsmen of the 1990s and 2000s who formed the backbone of the state's first-class side without breaking through to a sustained international career. His career is often cited in discussions about the depth of Indian domestic batting talent during that era.
Related topics
- Punjab cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- India national cricket team
- List of Indian ODI cricketers
References
- Wikidata entity: Q3528824