Hrishikesh Kanitkar

Infobox Cricketer


nationality = Indian
country = India
country abbrev = IND
name = Hrishikesh Kanitkar
picture = Cricket_no_pic.pngbatting style = Left-hand bat
bowling style = Right-arm offbreak
balls = true
tests = 2
test runs = 74
test bat avg = 18.50
test 100s/50s = -/-
test top score = 45
test overs = 6
test wickets = -
test bowl avg = -
test 5s = -
test 10s = -
test best bowling = -
test catches/stumpings = -/-
ODIs = 34
ODI runs = 339
ODI bat avg = 17.84
ODI 100s/50s = -/1
ODI top score = 57
ODI overs = 1006
ODI wickets = 17
ODI bowl avg = 47.23
ODI 5s = -
ODI 10s = -
ODI best bowling = 2/22
ODI catches/stumpings = 14/-
date = 4 February
year = 2006
source = http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/30018.html

Hrishikesh Kanitkar audio|Hrishikesh_Kanitkar.ogg|pronunciation (born November 14, 1974 in Maharashtra) is an Indian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm offbreak bowler.

He scored prolifically for the Maharashtra cricket team in the Ranji Trophy to bring himself into contention for national selection. He only had a brief international career, playing two Tests in 1999/2000. He is best remembered for hitting the final four runs in the Independence cup final against Pakistan, in fading light. Although off the international radar for quite some time, Kanitkar joined Brentwood Cricket Club in Essex for the 2006 season. During this season he enjoyed the English conditions, scoring over 1000 runs throughout the season with an average of 76.

Kanitkar's father is the former Indian cricketer Hemant Kanitkar.