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Home / News / Sports News / Who is wicket-keeper batsman KS Bharat?
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    Who is wicket-keeper batsman KS Bharat?

    Ayush Gupta
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    Last updated on Nov 23, 2019, 05:43 pm
    Who is wicket-keeper batsman KS Bharat?
  • There has been a long-standing debate as to which wicket-keeper batsman can fill in the shoes of legend MS Dhoni.

    A couple of seasons back, Rishabh Pant was assumed to be Dhoni's successor but his form this year has raised several questions.

    Meanwhile, a new name in the form of KS Bharat has emerged, but who is he?

  • In this article
    Bharat called in as cover for Wriddhiman Saha When did Bharat make his debut as a professional cricketer? How has Bharat fared so far in the domestic circuit? Bharat's performance as wicket-keeper Bharat holds a unique record in domestic First-Class Bharat's has been phenomenal as a wicket-keeper Reasons why Bharat could be India's next wicket-keeping sensation
  • Bharat as cover

    Bharat called in as cover for Wriddhiman Saha

    Bharat called in as cover for Wriddhiman Saha
  • The BCCI selection committee has decided to release youngster Pant from the Indian cricket team squad in order to get him some game time.

    Pant, who is India's second choice keeper after Wriddhiman Saha, will feature in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

    Meanwhile, Bharat will be Saha's understudy in the ongoing Day-Night Test between India and Bangladesh.

  • Bharat's profile

    When did Bharat make his debut as a professional cricketer?

    When did Bharat make his debut as a professional cricketer?
  • Bharat hails from Visakhapatnam, as he made his debut for Andhra in a List A match against Tamil Nadu in the 2011-12 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

    He made his First-Class debut against Kerala during the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy, scoring 45 runs in the tie.

    The same season saw him playing his first T20 match against Tamil Nadu in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

  • Stats

    How has Bharat fared so far in the domestic circuit?

    How has Bharat fared so far in the domestic circuit?
  • As far as Bharat's performance is concerned, he has enjoyed a good stint in First-Class, scoring 3,909 runs in 110 innings at an average of 37.58, including eight tons and 20 half-centuries, along with a top score of 308.

    In List A, he averages 28.14, scoring 1,351 runs in 51 innings, while in T20s, he averages 17.08 in 39 innings.

  • Data

    Bharat's performance as wicket-keeper

  • Considering his stats as a wicket-keeper, he has been outstanding in the First-Class, registering 233 catches and 27 stumpings. In List A, he has claimed 54 catches, along with 11 stumpings, while in T20s, he has 30 catches to his name, with just eight stumpings.

  • Unique record

    Bharat holds a unique record in domestic First-Class

    Bharat holds a unique record in domestic First-Class
  • It should be noted that Bharat holds a unique record in First-Class cricket, as he is the first wicket-keeper batsman to score a triple century in the Ranji Trophy.

    He did so in February 2015 against Goa, scoring 308 runs off 311 balls, which included 38 fours and six sixes.

    He was also involved in a massive 333-run stand with Muramalla Sriram.

  • Wicket-keeping record

    Bharat's has been phenomenal as a wicket-keeper

    Bharat's has been phenomenal as a wicket-keeper
  • Talking about his wicket-keeping performance, it is to be noted that between January 1, 2015, to September 6, 2018, he finished as India's top wicket-keeper in FC cricket.

    In 40 matches, he claimed 141 catches and inflicted 14 stumpings, which was the best among wicket-keepers, while Pant followed him on the second spot.

    He also averaged 32.19 with the bat during this period.

  • Why Bharat?

    Reasons why Bharat could be India's next wicket-keeping sensation

    Reasons why Bharat could be India's next wicket-keeping sensation
  • As per our analysis Bharat could become India's next wicket-keeping sensation:

    Being the first wicket-keeper batsman to score a Ranji 300 does give him recognition.

    He has been in a phenomenal form as the keeper in the past few seasons.

    He has been Andhra's main-stream batsman ever since he has made his debut.

    He is also a regular for India A.

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