Vijay Dahiya
Vijay Dahiya 
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| Full name | Vijay Dahiya | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 May 1973 vill. Halapur distt sonipat Haryana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 232) | 18 November, 2000 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 25 November 2000 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 132) | 3 October 2000 v Kenya | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 6 April 2001 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1993/94–2006 | Delhi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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First class Career
He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who started playing First-class cricket for Delhi in 1993/94. He made his international debut during the 2000/01 series against Zimbabwe.
He was also a part of the North Zone cricket team which won the Duleep and Deodhar Trophies during the 1999/00 season. In 2009, Dahiya was appointed as the assistant coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, the Kolkata-based franchise cricket team of the Indian Premier LeagueDomestic career
He made his First-class debut against Punjab at Ludhiana in the 1993/94 season. He was an integral part of the North Zone team which lifted the Duleep and Deodhar Trophies in 1999-2000, and also captained Delhi for some time. He retired from all forms of cricket after playing his last match against Uttar Pradesh in December 2006.[1] Just before retirement, he began his Ranji season with a fine 102, his highest first-class score, against Tamil Nadu that bailed Delhi out of trouble, and effected a stumping against Uttar Pradesh's Praveen Kumar that helped his side gain a vital first-innings lead.
International career
His international debut was in an ODI against Kenya at Nairobi Gymkhana in October 2000 in the ICC Knockout Trophy. His contribution in that match which India eventually won was a catch. He went on to play in total 19 ODI's for India.
The last of which was against Australia at Fatorda Stadium in the 2001 series. His highest ODI score was a knock of 51 runs maintaining a strike rate above par against Australia in the 1st ODI at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium which helped set up a match winning total of 315.
He made his Test debut against Zimbabwe at his home ground Feroz Shah Kotla in November 2000 as the match ended in drawn. He played only one more Test match against same opponent at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. In two he took 6 catches and scored unbeaten 92 runs in an innings which he played.[1]
Coaching career
He was named Delhi coach in 2007/08 season and was sacked 2013/14 season due his Kolkata Knight Riders commitments. During this period he led them to a Ranji Trophy triumph in 2007-08 season to end a 16-year title drought. He was appointed the assistant coach of the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders in 2009.[2]
In September 2014, he was re-appointed as the head coach of the Delhi's Ranji Trophy side for 2014/15 season.[3]
In December 2019, he was appointed as head talent scout of the IPL franchise Delhi Capitals .
References
- "Vijay Dahiya retires from all forms of cricket". ESPNcricinfo. 14 December 2006. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- "Dahiya named Kolkata assistant coach". ESPNcricinfo. 8 October 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- Dahiya back as Delhi Ranji coach