Rajesh Kumar Chauhan is a former Indian cricketer who played for the India national cricket team during the 1990s. A right-arm off-break bowler, he was part of India's spin bowling resources during a period when the side relied heavily on slow bowling at home and abroad.
| Full name | Rajesh Kumar Chauhan |
|---|---|
| Born | Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Bowler |
| Bowling style | Right-arm off-break |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| International team | India |
| Active period | 1990s |
Chauhan came up through the domestic circuit in India, playing first-class cricket before being selected for the national side. His off-spin earned him a place alongside other slow bowlers of his era as India explored several spin combinations during the 1990s.
Chauhan represented India in both Test matches and One Day Internationals. He featured in the Indian side during series at home and on tour, contributing primarily as a frontline off-spinner. His action came under scrutiny during his career, an issue that affected several spin bowlers of the period; he subsequently remodelled his bowling and continued to play.
He is also remembered for occasional contributions with the bat in the lower order during ODI cricket, including notable hitting in pressure situations.
As an off-spinner, Chauhan relied on flight, drift and accuracy rather than sharp turn. He was part of a transitional generation of Indian off-spinners between the long careers of earlier specialists and the later emergence of Harbhajan Singh, and his selection reflected India's preference for spin-heavy attacks during the decade.