Overview
V. R. V. Singh is an Indian cricketer known for representing India in international cricket as a right-arm fast-medium bowler. A domestic cricketer from Punjab, he was part of India's pace bowling pool during the mid-2000s and featured in Test and One Day International cricket for the national side.
Key Facts
| Full name | Vikram Raj Vir Singh |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Bowler (right-arm fast-medium) |
| Domestic team | Punjab |
| International team | India |
Background
V. R. V. Singh emerged through the Indian domestic circuit, playing first-class cricket for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy. His pace and ability to extract bounce drew attention from national selectors, leading to his inclusion in India's senior squad.
Career
Singh made his international debut for India during the mid-2000s, a period when the national side was actively rotating fast bowlers in search of consistent pace options. He represented India in Test matches and limited-overs cricket, while continuing to play domestic cricket in India.
He was also associated with franchise cricket during the early years of Twenty20 league cricket in India.
Significance
Singh's career reflects the broader pattern of Indian fast bowlers from the domestic circuit who were given international opportunities during a transitional phase for Indian pace bowling in the 2000s.
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References
- Wikidata entity: Q3528577