Born on March 26, 1993, Unmukt Chand is an Indian cricketer. He is a right-hand batsman who usually opens the batting. He plays for Delhi in Indian domestic cricket tournaments and Delhi Daredevils in the IPL. Chand led the India Under-19 cricket team to the U-19 Cricket World Cup victory in 2012. He hit an unbeaten 111 in the final against Australia in Townsville. He had gained a lot of publicity with this as well as being praised by Australian great Ian Chappell.
Unmukt Chand is an Indian cricketer who was born in Rajput family to Bharat Chand Thakur and Rajeshwari Chand, who are teachers. He originally hails from Khudku Bhalya village of Pithoragarh District, Uttarakhand.
Unmukt shifted to Modern School, Barakhamba Road, in the 9th standard, getting admission in this prestigious school on the basis of his excellent performance in studies, in the written test and his skills in a sport. And if you thought the sport was cricket, think again – it was swimming.
He plays for Delhi in Indian domestic tournaments and played for Delhi Daredevils in the IPL. In IPL Season 7 Unmukt Chand has been bought by the Rajasthan Royals for Rs 65 lakhs during the IPL 7 Auction. He is doing B.A. from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University. He has captained the Indian U.19 cricket team. He also credits his uncle for his cricketing career.
Unmukt Chand scored 435 runs during his first stint with the Delhi U-19 team. The 435 runs include 2 centuries and 1 half-century. His outstanding performance in the U-19, gave him a place in the Delhi senior team. He scored 151 runs on a seaming track against a seasoned Railways attack in Ranji Trophy 2010-11.
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1. Who was named man of the match in T20 World Cup 2014 final?
2. For which team Aaron Finch played in IPL-6?
3. How many runs Virat Kohli scored against Srinagar in T20 World Cup final?
4. Name the presidents of J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association and J&K Amateur Wrestling Association?
5. Who is Sai Praneeth?
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1. Virat Kohli 2. Rajasthan Royals 3. Virat Kohli 4. Simula Club and Samar Cricket Club 5. Dr Aijaz Ashai.
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