Rahul Tripathi: News

Can a math genius become a cricketer? Something similar happened in Rahul Tripathi’s case. His love for cricket has a paternal connection. His father represented Uttar Pradesh at the junior level and was a constant presence in university cricket. Tripathi’s cricketing journey began when he joined Deccan Gymkhana after his father was transferred to Pune by the army. A batsman in the classic mold, Tripathi made his first-class debut for Maharashtra against Baroda in 2012. He was unable to cement a spot in the team and remained a journeyman in Maharashtra’s Ranji side. His career was at a standstill until the 2016-2017 season. His performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy caught the eyes of IPL scouts which led to his debut in IPL in 2017. In his first season with the Rising Pune Supergiants, he scored 391 runs at a strike rate of 146.44. His ability to bat at any position as per the requirement of the team made him a valuable asset. In the 2021 season of the IPL, his performances were crucial in leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the final.