New Delhi, May 19: Former Indian cricket team off-spinner Ramesh Powar has made a significant impact on the international stage with his bowling. His domestic performances have also been remarkable.
Born on May 20, 1978, in Maharashtra, Ramesh Rajaram Powar began his first-class career in 1999. He played a crucial role in leading Mumbai to victory in the Ranji Trophy during the 2002-03 season, using his flighted deliveries to unsettle batsmen.
During the 2002-03 season, Powar never batted above number seven. Despite this, he finished as the second-highest run-scorer for Mumbai in the tournament, amassing 418 runs.
His outstanding domestic performances soon caught the selectors’ attention. In March 2004, he was selected for the Indian ODI team for the tour of Pakistan. However, he did not take any wickets during the series and was subsequently dropped from the team.
In the 2005-06 domestic season, Powar took 63 wickets but faced criticism due to his weight. He responded to his critics with impressive performances.
In 2006, Powar made a comeback to the Indian team, excelling against Pakistan and England. He also got an opportunity to play against the West Indies in May 2006.
In 2007, he made his Test debut against Bangladesh, claiming six wickets, but did not secure a permanent spot in the Test team afterward.
That same year, Powar played his last ODI match. In this format, he participated in 31 matches, taking 34 wickets at an average of 35.02.
Powar’s domestic cricket record is impressive. He has taken 470 wickets in 148 first-class matches at an average of 31.31 and claimed 142 wickets in 113 List A matches.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Powar played a total of 27 matches, taking 13 wickets. He represented Kings XI Punjab and Kochi Tuskers Kerala in the league. Additionally, Ramesh Powar has served as the head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team.
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