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Reader profiles - Rudra Pratap Singh

By Robert Litchfield

FACTFILE
RP Singh
Born: Born: 6/12/1985
Right hand bat, left arm right medium
Test debut: 21/1/06 v Pakistan, Faisalabad.
ODI debut: 4/09/05 v Zimbabwe, Harare

RP Singh is a young and exciting left-arm seamer from Uttar Pradesh who made his breakthrough at the 2004 under-19 level World Cup.

He was also the leading wicket-taker for his region during the Ranji Trophy in 2004 - taking 34 wickets.

He was fast-tracked to the full international set-up and has given some impressive performances for India.

His inexperience could mean the English batsmen target him for quick runs and batting his not his strong suit.

FORM GUIDE

  • After just two Tests and 10 one-day internationals he has already taken three four-wicket hauls.




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