Full name Praveen Kalyan Amre Born August 14, 1968, Mumbai, Maharashtra Current age38 years Major teams India, Bengal, Boland, Goa, Mumbai, Ralways, Rajasthan Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling style Leg Break
Praveen Amre represents one of those unfortunate cricketers who had all the qualities to make it big in the International arena, had the selectors for once shed their whimsical nature.
This stylish right-handed batsman had a dreamlike beginning in test cricket, scoring a century on debut, thereby salvaging some pride for India in their disastrous series in South Africa. The series saw Praveen Amre, more than once, fighting to rescue India from the ignominy of heavy loss.
Praveen Amre went on to represent India for two more seasons between 1992-94, before being dropped mysteriously.
Praveen Amre continued scoring with his usual regularity in domestic cricket, unconcerned about the unexplainable relegation in his status. Praveen Amre's 246 for the Rest of India against Bengal, is the highest by any batsman yet in Irani trophy.
In 1989-90 Duleep Trophy, Praveen Amre made everyone and notice with the scores of 106, 240 not out and 113 in three consecutive matches.
Praveen Amre, besides representing various domestic teams in first class matches, also played for the South African club Boland and continued to impress everyone.
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