Sumit Mathur
Indian former cricketer (born 1981)
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Sumit Mathur (born 26 November 1981) is a former Indian first-class cricketer who represented Rajasthan.[1] He made his first-class debut for Rajasthan in the 2002-03 Ranji Trophy on 9 November 2002.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sumit Omprakash Mathur |
| Born | 26 November 1981 Kota, Rajasthan, India |
| Batting | Right-handed |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 30 November 2016 | |
Early life and Career
Born in Kota, Rajasthan, Mathur emerged through the state's youth system before making his senior debut. He played his first first-class match for Rajasthan on 9 November 2002, against Bengal during the 2002–03 Ranji Trophy.[3] He subsequently made his List A debut in January 2004 in a match against Uttar Pradesh.[4]
Professional Career
Mathur was noted for his consistency and ability to take wickets at a low average. During his career, he played 54 first-class matches, claiming 165 wickets at an average of 27.78.[5] His career-best performance occurred in December 2011 during a Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra, where he recorded figures of 6 for 33 in the second innings. This performance was instrumental in securing a 229-run victory for Rajasthan during their successful defense of the Ranji title.[5]
In addition to his first-class success, Mathur played 29 List A matches, taking 38 wickets. His final first-class appearance for Rajasthan was against Tamil Nadu in January 2012.[6]
Personal Life
Following his retirement from professional cricket, he has remained involved in the sport, occasionally appearing in veteran matches and local cricket initiatives in Northern India.[7]
