Rajiv Kumar

RAJIV KUMAR’S NEWS

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RAJIV KUMAR BIO

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Rajiv Kumar is a former Indian first-class cricketer who played for Bihar and Jharkhand. He currently works as the head coach of Jharkhand and as a fieldingfirst-class coach for Chennai Super Kings . Rajiv also captained former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in first class career

DOMESTIC DEBUT OF RAJIV KUMAR

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• Test- December 08 – 11, 2010, Jharkhand vs Rajasthan at Udaipur
• ODI- February 16, 2010 – Tripura vs Jharkhand at Cuttack
• T20- October 24, 2010 – Jharkhand vs Assam at Cuttack

RECORDS OF RAJIV KUMAR

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• Rajiv Kumar, a consistent performer in India’s domestic cricket circuit, built a solid reputation as a top-order batsman with a calm temperament and dependable technique. In 84 First-Class matches, he scored 5,077 runs at a commendable average of 39.66, including 10 centuries and 27 fifties, with a highest score of 164. His List A record is equally impressive, amassing 1,956 runs in 63 matches at an average of 40.75, with 1 century and 15 fifties. Though his T20 career was brief, he maintained a healthy average of 35.00, scoring 175 runs in 9 matches with a strike rate of 110.06.
• While bowling was not his primary skill, he contributed occasional overs in the longer formats. Rajiv’s sharp fielding added value to his all-round presence on the field, with a total of 99 catches across formats. A silent contributor, his consistency and reliability made him a key figure in domestic cricket.

RAJIV KUMAR AWARDS

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Third Highest Run-Getter in 1997–98 Ranji Trophy: 805 runs at an average of 57.50, including three centuries.

VIDEOS OF RAJIV KUMAR

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PHOTO GALLERY OF RAJIV KUMAR

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