Thalaivan Sargunam is an
Indian cricketer and former captain of
Indian Universities cricket team
The Indian Universities cricket team played 16 three-day first-class matches, all but one against teams touring India, between October 1949 and December 1975.
Matches
Of their 16 first-class matches, Indian Universities lost two (against the New ...
, Primarily recognized as a right-handed opening batsman. Thalaivan has showcased his talents in the
Indian Premier League (IPL), representing teams such as
Sunrisers Hyderabad and
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Hailing from
Tamil Nadu, he is esteemed as one of the most explosive batsmen from the region.
Thalaivan's cricketing achievements include holding the distinction of being the sole triple centurion against the formidable Chemplast team in the
Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) first division league. Furthermore, he has been a pivotal member of three
Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) championship-winning squads from 2016 to 2018.
Beyond his on-field exploits, Thalaivan has ventured into cricket administration, currently serving as a selector for prestigious tournaments such as the
Ranji Trophy
The Ranji Trophy (also known as Mastercard Ranji Trophy for sponsorship reasons) is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between multiple teams representing regional and state cricket associations. Board of Control for Cr ...
, Deodhar Trophy, and Duleep Trophy, spanning the period of 2023 to 2025. His multifaceted involvement in various aspects of cricket underscores his significant impact on the sport both as a player and as an administrator.
External links
espncricinfo profileduleep-trophy-squadsRanji Trophy: Thalaivan Sargunam TOI Profile: THALAIVAN SARGUNAM
1985 births
Indian cricketers
Living people
People from Nagercoil
Badureliya Sports Club cricketers
Tamil Nadu cricketers
Pondicherry cricketers
Sunrisers Hyderabad cricketers
Cricketers from Tamil Nadu
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