Shiv Sunder Das is an Indian former cricketer who represented the India national cricket team as an opening batsman in international cricket. He played first-class cricket on the domestic circuit in India and was associated with Odisha (formerly Orissa) in the Ranji Trophy.
Key facts
| Name | Shiv Sunder Das |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Role | Batsman (opener) |
| Domestic team | Odisha |
| National team | India |
Career
Das earned national selection on the strength of his performances in domestic cricket, where he was known as a patient, technically organised top-order batsman. He went on to make his debut for India and featured for the side in international fixtures during the early 2000s.
At the domestic level, he was a long-serving member of the Odisha state team in the Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class competition organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
After playing
Following his playing career, Das has been associated with coaching and selection roles within Indian cricket, contributing to the development of younger players through institutional programmes.
Significance
Das is among the cricketers from Odisha to have represented India at the senior international level, and his career is often cited in the context of the state's contribution to Indian cricket.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata: Q3526609