Reetinder Singh Sodhi is an Indian former cricketer who played as an all-rounder. He came to prominence as part of the India Under-19 side that won the 2000 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, and he subsequently played first-class and List A cricket in the Indian domestic circuit.
Key facts
| Name | Reetinder Singh Sodhi |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Domestic team | Punjab |
Background
Sodhi developed his cricket through age-group cricket in Punjab, progressing through India's junior representative sides before being selected for the national Under-19 team.
Career
Sodhi was a member of the India squad at the 2000 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in Sri Lanka, a tournament India won under the captaincy of Mohammad Kaif. The squad also featured contemporaries such as Yuvraj Singh, who went on to long international careers.
At domestic level, Sodhi represented Punjab in the Ranji Trophy and other national tournaments, contributing with both medium-pace bowling and middle-order batting.
Significance
Sodhi is associated with the cohort of Indian cricketers who emerged from the 2000 Under-19 World Cup-winning team, a group that produced several players who went on to feature in senior Indian cricket and franchise cricket in the years that followed.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entry: Q7307033