Overview
Paras Dogra is an Indian first-class cricketer known for his prolific run-scoring in the domestic circuit, particularly for Himachal Pradesh. A right-handed middle-order batsman, he has represented several teams in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Over a long career spanning more than a decade and a half, Dogra has been recognised as one of the leading run-makers in Himachal Pradesh's cricketing history.
Key Facts
| Full name | Paras Dogra |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 September 1984 |
| Birthplace | Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm off break |
| Role | Top/middle-order batsman |
| Domestic teams | Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry |
| Format | First-class, List A, Twenty20 |
Background
Born in Jammu, Paras Dogra moved through the age-group cricket structure before establishing himself in senior domestic cricket with Himachal Pradesh. He developed a reputation for occupying the crease for long periods and converting starts into substantial scores, a quality that made him a mainstay of the Himachal Pradesh batting line-up for many seasons.
Domestic Career
Himachal Pradesh
Dogra served as a senior batsman and, on multiple occasions, captain of the Himachal Pradesh state team in the Ranji Trophy. He featured regularly across the three major domestic competitions — the Ranji Trophy (first-class), the Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A), and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (Twenty20). He accumulated a substantial number of first-class runs and centuries during his tenure, and is widely regarded as the most successful batsman to have represented Himachal Pradesh.
Puducherry
Following the BCCI's expansion of the domestic structure to include teams from the North-East and other regions, Dogra moved to play for Puducherry, where he continued to contribute as a senior batsman and mentor to the side in the Plate Group of the Ranji Trophy.
Indian Premier League
Dogra was associated with franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at various stages, although his appearances in the league were limited compared with his domestic output.
Playing Style
A right-handed batsman comfortable batting in the top and middle order, Dogra is known for solid technique, patience, and the ability to construct long innings. He bowls occasional right-arm off-spin as a part-time option.
Significance
In the context of Indian domestic cricket, Paras Dogra's career is particularly notable for elevating the profile of cricket in Himachal Pradesh, a relatively younger member of the BCCI's first-class structure. His consistent run-scoring helped raise the competitiveness of the state side and provided a benchmark for batsmen from the smaller cricketing regions of northern India.
Related Topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Himachal Pradesh cricket team
- Puducherry cricket team
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Indian Premier League
References
- BCCI domestic cricket records and season summaries.
- Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association match archives.
- ESPNcricinfo and CricketArchive player profile pages.