Ashok Mankad

Ashok Mankad

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  • Name:
  • Ashok Mankad
  • Other Name:
  • Ashok Vinoo Mankad
  • Born:
  • October 12, 1946
  • Died:
  • August 1, 2008
  • Father:
  • Vinoo Mankad
  • Spouse:
  • Nirupama Mankad

Ashok Mankad Biography

Ashok Mankad was a former Indian cricketer who played for Indian team in the 1970s. He made his test debut in the year 1969 against New Zealand and played his last test against Australia in 1978. He played domestic cricket for Mumbai team. He played 22 tests for India scoring 991 runs at a batting average of 25.41 which includes 6 50s. 97 is his highest test score. He also played one ODI for team India in 1974 against England scoring 44 runs. Mankad has an outstanding career record in first class cricket. He played 218 FC matches accumulating 12980 runs. 31 centuries and 70 half centuries are included in his illustrious first class career. He was known as a batsman for his team, though bowled occasionally.

 

Ashok Vinoo Mankad was born on 12 October 1946 in Mumbai, Maharashtra – a few months before Indian independence. He was born into a cricketer’s family. He was the eldest son of Ashok Mankad, who has played many test matches for team India and best remembered for the record setting opening partnership of 413 runs, with Pankaj Roy, in 1956 against New Zealand at Chennai. He was married to Nirupama Mankad, a former Indian tennis player. Their son Harsh Mankad is an Indian Davis Cup tennis player. His brothers Rahul Mankad and Atul Mankad played first class cricket.

 

Ashok used to score big since his teens. During inter-school tournaments he has scored double centuries and triple centuries. His outstanding record at school cricket gave him entry to Bombay and West Zone cricket team in Under-19 tournaments. He continued with his domestic games till his test debut against New Zealand in 1969–70 season. Since then he played 22 test matches for India. After his retirement he served as a commentator and a coach of the Mumbai Ranji team for a few years.

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Updated: April 09, 2016

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