Know all the information about the 42-year-old former Indian cricketer Ajay Ratra along with his career journey, wife and statistics
Former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra has joined the national men’s selection committee. The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) of the BCCI, consisting of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape, appointed Ratra as a replacement for Salil Ankola. Ankola’s departure was anticipated, as both he and Ajit Agarkar, the current committee head, hail from the same association and zone (West).
Who is ex-India cricketer Ajay Ratra new BCCI cricket team selector, biography, age, wife and career stats
Who is Ajay Ratra?
Ajay Ratra, born on December 13, 1981, is a former Indian cricketer celebrated for his prowess as a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper. He made his ODI debut against England on January 19, 2002, and was among the first group of players selected for the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore in 2000.
He is married to wife Neetu Ratra with whom he celebrates his wedding anniversary on January 21. Ajay had joined a group of Test cricketers by successfully completing the BCCI’s Level 3 coaching course in 2023.
Indian Cricketer Ajay Ratra with wife Neetu on his marriage anniversary. #celebsdesk #cricket #couplesgoals #ajayratra #neeturatra #cricket pic.twitter.com/6r7GU7peCw
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know the personal details about Ratra:
- Born: 13 December 1981
- Age: 42-years-old
- Birthplace: Faridabad, Haryana, India
- Nickname: Bunty
- Batting: Right-handed
- Bowling: Right-arm medium
- Role: Wicket-keeper
- Test debut: 19 April 2002 v West Indies
- Last Test: 9 September 2002 v England
- ODI debut: 19 January 2002 v England
- Last ODI: 9 July 2002 v England
Ajay Ratra: career journey and statistics
In 2002, Ratra made history by becoming the youngest wicketkeeper to score a Test century and the first Indian wicketkeeper to achieve an overseas century, with an unbeaten 115 against the West Indies. However, an injury later that year led to his replacement by Parthiv Patel, who became the youngest ever Test wicketkeeper. Hence, Ratra found himself trailing behind MS Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik, and Patel in the selection order.
Ratra was also a key member of the Indian Under-19 squad that clinched the Youth World Cup in 2000. After his training at the National Cricket Academy, he was one of six wicketkeepers that India aimed to integrate into the national team within a year. He further showcased his talents in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, representing Goa.
Ratra retired from cricket in July 2015, concluding a career that spanned 99 first-class matches, during which he amassed 4,029 runs at an average of 30.29, including eight centuries and a double-century.
we examine statistics and achievements of Ajay Ratra:
| Competition | Test | ODI | FC | LA |
| Matches | 6 | 12 | 99 | 89 |
| Runs scored | 163 | 90 | 4,029 | 1381 |
| Batting average | 18.11 | 12.85 | 30.29 | 22.63 |
| 100s/50s | 1/0 | 0/0 | 8/17 | 1/6 |
| Top score | 115* | 30 | 204* | 103 |
| Catches/stumpings | 11/2 | 11/5 | 233/27 | 78/30 |
Ajay Ratra appointed member of Men’s Selection Committee headed by Ajit Agarkar.
Ratra will replace Mr Salil Ankola in the Committee. Ratra was our studio guest at @ndtvindia He is a very down to earth person and thorough gentleman. Best wishes @ajratra bhai. pic.twitter.com/crHZgCmaYc
— Sanjay Kishore (@saintkishore) September 3, 2024