Jagrit Anand
{{short description|Indian cricketer}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2016}}
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| birth_place = Delhi, India
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Jagrit Anand (born 15 July 1989) is an Indian cricketer. He plays List A and Twenty20 cricket for Delhi.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/376245.html|title=Jagrit Anand|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=7 April 2016}}
Due to his consistent performances in the games he was then selected in the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) U-17 team in 2004–2005 to play the Vijay Merchant trophy conducted by BCCI, he played for two consecutive years in 2004-2005 and 2005–2006 season where DDCA won the All India Championship in 2005-2006 (Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma were part of the same team in both the seasons).
Early career
He played the All India IPSC School Tournaments for Modern School Barakhamba Road{{Cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040417/ncr3.htm|title=Modern School beat Salwan in Turf Cricket|work=Tribune India}} which has produced several national and international cricketers. Post his school he did his graduation from Hansraj College, Delhi University where he was selected for his excellence in Cricket.
He represented Kolkata Knightriders in their tour to Australia in September–October 2008 where he was handpicked by John Buchanan{{Cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/buchanan-on-talent-hunt-campaign-550848.html|title=Buchanan on talent hunt campaign|date=30 August 2008|work=News 18}} (Chief Coach) in his talent hunt program across India. In 2010 he was selected for the DDCA Under-22 team for the prestigious CK Naidu Trophy conducted by BCCI where his performances helped him get selected for Delhi Ranji Trophy team in 2011. He went on to represent the Delhi First-Class team from 2011 to 2015. He made a remarkable debut by scoring 58 runs and taking 2 wickets{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/newcomer-anand-keeps-delhi-on-winning-track/story-i8Xs0hZKklB3OxqqTl7DeI.html|title=Newcomer Anand keeps Delhi on winning track|date=29 February 2012|work=Hindustan Times}} against Services team. In 2012-2013 he was the member of the DDCA team which won the prestigious Vijay Hazare trophy.{{Cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/unmukt-chand-hits-century-delhi-win-vijay-hazare-trophy/20130303.htm|title=Vijay Hazare Trophy|work=Rediff Cricket News}} He played a crucial role in the finals by scoring 48 runs and adding a crucial 115 runs with Unmukt Chand.
Domestic career
He also represented the DDCA U-25 team in CK Naidu Trophy{{Cite web|url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/series/england-in-india-practice-matches-2012-2164/live-scores/delhi-daredevils-vs-england-xi-practice-match-11709-full-scorecard.html|title=Delhi Vs England XI Live Cricket Score - Practice match - Full Scorecard|date=8 January 2013|website=Cricket Country}} in 2012-13{{Cite web|url=http://www2.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/2164/england-in-india-practice-matches-2012/teams/81/delhi/squads|title=England in India Practice Matches 2012|website=Cricbuzz|access-date=23 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040540/http://www2.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/2164/england-in-india-practice-matches-2012/teams/81/delhi/squads|url-status=dead}} and 2013–14.{{Cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-england-2012/shikhar-dhawan-milind-kumar-power-delhi-to-fantastic-win-over-england-xi-1542854|title=Shikhar Dhawan, Milind Kumar star as Delhi hand England XI another loss|date=8 January 2013|work=NDTV Sports}} He made his career best of 150 against Jammu and Kashmir. In 2014 he was one of the top 5 fast bowlers{{Cite web|url=http://www.khelnama.com/130926/cricket/news/emerging-fast-bowlers-who-are-eyeing-spot-indian-team/12798|title=Emerging Fast bowler|date=26 September 2013|website=Khelnama|access-date=23 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043654/http://www.khelnama.com/130926/cricket/news/emerging-fast-bowlers-who-are-eyeing-spot-indian-team/12798|url-status=dead}} in Indian domestic circuit.
During this period, he played several prestigious All India Tournaments such as Moin Ud Daula{{Cite web|url=http://www.hycricket.org/a-m_u_d_13.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131124083055/http://www.hycricket.org/a-m_u_d_13.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 November 2013|title=MOIN-UD-DOWLA GOLD CUP TOURNAMENT|date=2013|website=Hyderabad Cricket}} and J.P. Atrey representing DDCA President's XI.{{Cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120921/cth2.htm|title=JP ATRAY MEMORIAL CRICKET TOURNAMENT|work=Tribune India}} He was also selected to play in the Challenger Trophy{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/challenger-trophy-2013-14/content/squad/673867.html|title=Challenger Trophy Squad|date=2013|work=ESPNcricinfo}} in 2013, which is the most prestigious one day domestic tournament conducted by BCCI, under the captaincy of Virat Kohli. The team went on to be the Runners up.
In 2013, Jagrit represented Jamia University in the All India University Championship.
File:Jagrit-Anand-In-Action.jpg
He played as a professional from Team Interface Transworld{{Cite web|url=http://www.emirates247.com/sports/cricket/anand-powers-interface-transworld-to-impressive-win-2010-08-28-1.284630|title=Anand powers Interface Transworld to impressive win|date=28 August 2010}} in the A division league in UAE from 2010 to 2014. In his very first tournament he won the Player of the tournament award in Sharjah Cricket Council.{{Cite news|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/sport/cricket/yogi-group-win-sharjah-ramadan-tournament|title=Sharjah Ramadan Tournament|date=13 September 2010|work=Khaleej Times}} He also represented the Air India team from 2011 to 2014 which is the top cricket club of India. He played for the Delhi Mughals in the Superstar{{Cite web|url=http://www.superstarst20.com/season1/superstars-t20-team-details.php?teamid=13|title=Superstars T20|website=Superstars T20}} T 20 league{{Cite news|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20140428/ARTICLE/304289894/1050|title=SuperStars T20 Tournament|date=28 April 2014|work=Khaleej Times|access-date=23 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032544/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20140428/ARTICLE/304289894/1050|url-status=dead}} held in Dubai where top international cricketers played for different teams.
Jagrit played his first international game against England in New Delhi in 2013 for DDCA team. He then went on to play the Journey to the World Cup tournament in Nepal{{Cite web|url=http://www.cricketingnepal.com/articles/559/nepal-lose-journey-to-world-cup|title=World Cup Tournament in Nepal|date=7 December 2013|access-date=21 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033635/http://www.cricketingnepal.com/articles/559/nepal-lose-journey-to-world-cup|url-status=dead}} where he played against the Nepal and Singapore International team. He was adjudged Player of the Tournament in the series and his team, Air India, went on to win the championship.
Professional player overseas
In 2017,{{Cite web|url=http://www.millenniumcricketleague.com/home/ShowPlayer.aspx?pid=8038|title=Millennium Cricket League|date=19 July 2017|website=Millennium Cricket League}} Jagrit has been playing for the cricket clubs in USA. He has represented Somerset Cavaliers in the CLNJ and Millennium Cricket tournaments,{{Cite web|url=http://www.millenniumcricketleague.com/home/ShowTeam.aspx?tid=7|title=Millennium Cricket League|website=Millennium Cricket League}} Titans CC in Washington Cricket League,{{Cite web|url=http://www.wclinc.com/wclinc/viewPlayer.do?playerId=579570&clubId=670|title=Washington Cricket league|website=Washington Cricket league}} Holmdel Cricket club in the T-20 format of CLNJ and Millennium cricket league where he was the top batsman in the Millennium cricket league and Irving cricket club in the Dallas Cricket League. His teams Somerset Cavaliers, Holmdel Cricket club and Irving Cricket club went on to win the championships.