R. A. Swaroop

Rayapeth Arjun Swaroop (born 20 August 1965), commonly known as R. A. Swaroop, is an Indian former first-class cricketer who represented Hyderabad and Baroda. He later worked as a selector for Hyderabad.

R. A. Swaroop
Personal information
Full nameRayapeth Arjun Swaroop
Born (1965-08-20) 20 August 1965
Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1987/88–1994/95Hyderabad
1995/96–2000/01Baroda
Career statistics
Competition FC List A
Matches 69 32
Runs scored 3,475 710
Batting average 35.45 27.30
100s/50s 7/18 0/4
Top score 165 79
Balls bowled 10,061 1,409
Wickets 132 33
Bowling average 29.65 26.66
5 wickets in innings 6 0
10 wickets in match 1 n/a
Best bowling 6/121 4/37
Catches/stumpings 56/– 9/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 20 March 2016

Career

As an all-rounder who batted right-handed and bowled off spin, Swaroop made his debut for Hyderabad in the 1987/88 season and played for the team till the 1994/95 season. He then switched to Baroda the following season and represented it for six years.[1] Swaroop also appeared for South Zone, West Zone and Board President's XI during his career. In his 69 first-class appearances, he scored 3475 runs at an average of 35.45 and took 132 wickets at 29.65. He also made 700-plus runs, while taking more than 30 wickets, in his List A career.[2]

After his playing career, Swaroop worked as a member of the senior team selection team selection panel of the Hyderabad Cricket Association.[3]

Personal life

Born in Secunderabad, Swaroop studied at the Hyderabad Public School in Begumpet in the 1970s. He captained the school cricket team that also featured Satya Nadella, who played as an off spinner. Swaroop has also worked as an ILFS general manager.[4]

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References
  1. "Rayapeth Swaroop". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  2. "RA Swaroop". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  3. "Abdul Azeem named Hyderabad coach". Deccan Chronicle. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  4. Subrahmanyam, V V (27 February 2014). "Skipper's simple move changed Satya". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
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