Name Hindi: सुब्रतो बनर्जी / Gender Man
Subroto Banerjee: A Cricket Legend
Born on December 27th, 1964, Subroto Banerjee is an internationally renowned cricketer from India who possesses a wealth of experience in both playing and coaching. Known for his fast-medium pace bowling style and right-handed batting skills, he has successfully etched his name into the annals of cricketing history.
Cricket Career Highlights
- Banerjee played as a professional cricketer for over eleven years from 1987 to 1998.
- In Test cricket, which is considered one of the most challenging formats of the sport, he represented his country once against Australia in Perth in 1992 where he took three wickets.
- His performance earned him considerable praise; such that Alan Border described Banerjee’s beautiful delivery to Dean Jones as one of “the balls of the century”.
- In first-class matches alone, he claimed over 200 wickets with an impressive average of less than 28 runs per dismissal.
- Of his ten One Day International (ODI) appearances, Subroto’s standout performance was evident when he garnered four prestigious wickets against Zimbabwe in 1992.
While his dynamic presence on field drove teams towards success during his playing days, Subroto also significantly contributed to Indian cricket post-retirement by transitioning into effective coaching roles at various levels.
Coaching Endeavours
After retiring as a player in the late nineties due to injury issues, Banerjee quickly turned to coaching – fostering new talent through impartation of personal experiences and knowledge. Analysisi below are some of his notable coaching assignments:
- In 2000, he commenced his new innings as a cricket coach with Australian Capital Territory (ACT) junior sides.
- He served as the bowling coach for Bangladesh’s national team during 2010-11 season.
- As part of Australia’s Randy Petes Club, he mentored many budding cricketers and played an integral role in developing Josh Hazlewood, who later became one of Australia’s top pace bowlers.
Subroto Banerjee’s contributions both on and off the field are testament to his passion for the sport. His intense love for cricket combined with his tenacity continues to inspire Indian cricketers today. In recognition of his merit, diligence, talent and unwavering dedication towards cricket, Subroto Banerjee is truly celebrated as a gem of this glorious game.
