Dipak Chudasama

Dipak Chudasama
Personal information
Full name Dipak Nanalal Chudasama
Born (1963-05-20) 20 May 1963
Mombasa, Kenya
Batting Right-hand bat
Bowling
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 2) 18 February 1996 v India
Last ODI 30 May 1999 v Sri Lanka
Career statistics
Competition ODI LA
Matches 20 20
Runs scored 434 434
Batting average 22.84 22.84
100s/50s 1/1 1/1
Top score 122 122
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 4/0 4/0
Source: Cricinfo, 5 May 2017

Dipak Nanalal Chudasama (born 20 May 1963 in Mombasa) is a former Kenyan cricketer of Indian Gujarati origin.[1] He was a right-handed batsman. Known as "The Doc", Chudasama was, as well as being a cricketer, a fully qualified orthodontist.

International career

Having made his debut as early on as 1980, Chudasama represented Kenya at the 1996 World Cup, and the 1990, 1994 and 1997 ICC Trophies. In all, he played in 20 One-Day International matches.[2]

His top innings score was a stylish 122 against Bangladesh in Nairobi, a then-record opening partnership for the nation of Kenya. Chudasama has toured several countries in Asia and Africa, as well as Holland.

Beyond cricket

Outside of playing cricket, Chudasama also represented Kenya at the 1982 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in Bombay, India.

Following his professional sports days, Chudasama went on to become a well known Orthodontist based in Coppell, Texas. He also taught Orthodontics at Jacksonville University for several years prior to opening his practice.

International centuries

One Day International centuries

One Day International centuries of Dipak Chudasama
NoRunsMatchAgainstCity/CountryVenueYearResult
[1]12210 BangladeshKenya Nairobi, KenyaGymkhana Club Ground1997Won

References

  1. Bahal, Aniruddha (April 3, 1996). "The Cricket Chromosome". Outlook India.
  2. "Dipak Chudasama". www.cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 2010-03-17.
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