Raj Angad Bawa
{{Short description|Indian cricketer (born 2002)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Raj Angad Bawa
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| fullname = Raj Angad Bawa
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|11|12|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, India
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Right-arm medium-fast
| role =
| family = Trilochan Singh (grandfather)
| club1 = Chandigarh
| year1 = 2021/22–present
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| club2 = Punjab Kings
| year2 = 2022
| club3 = Mumbai Indians
| year3 = 2025
| type1 = FC
| debutdate1 = 17 February
| debutyear1 = 2022
| debutfor1 = Chandigarh
| debutagainst1 = Hyderabad
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| columns = 3
| column1 = FC
| matches1 = 11
| runs1 = 633
| bat avg1 = 42.20
| 100s/50s1 = 1/2
| top score1 = 146
| deliveries1 = 1,104
| wickets1 = 13
| bowl avg1 = 48.46
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 3/22
| catches/stumpings1 = 3/–
| column2 = LA
| matches2 = 11
| runs2 = 162
| bat avg2 = 20.25
| 100s/50s2 = 0/0
| top score2 = 36
| deliveries2 = 253
| wickets2 = 12
| bowl avg2 = 18.66
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 4/11
| catches/stumpings2 = 2/
| column3 =T20
| matches3 = 20
| runs3 = 308
| bat avg3 = 23.69
| 100s/50s3 = 0/1
| top score3 = 61
| deliveries3 = 313
| wickets3 = 22
| bowl avg3 = 20.40
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 3/28
| catches/stumpings3 = 8/–
| source = https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/raj-bawa-1292502 ESPNcricinfo
| date = 2 March
| year = 2025
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{{MedalCompetition|ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Medal|Winner|2022 West Indies|}}
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Raj Angad Bawa (born 12 November 2002) is an Indian cricketer. He made his first-class cricket debut for Chandigarh in February 2022 in the 2021–22 Ranji Trophy, taking a wicket with his first delivery.{{Cite web|author=Tridib Baparnash|date=17 February 2022|title=Multimillion, Multi-purpose Raj Angad Bawa Set For Ranji Trophy Debut {{!}} Chandigarh News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/multimillion-multi-purpose-raj-angad-bawa-set-for-ranji-trophy-debut/articleshow/89627652.cms|access-date=2022-02-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}} He has played for the India national under-19 cricket team, including at the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and 2021 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup.{{Cite web|title=Raj Bawa profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/raj-bawa-1292502|access-date=2022-02-19|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}{{Cite news|agency=PTI|date=2022-02-06|title=The making of Under-19 World Cup hero Raj Bawa|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/the-making-of-under-19-world-cup-hero-raj-bawa/article38386883.ece|access-date=2022-02-19|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|date=2022-02-16|title=Not allowed to bowl fast for five years, Raj Angad Bawa takes 5/31 in U19 World Cup final|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/raj-angad-bawa-takes-5-31-in-u19-world-cup-final-7758816/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=U19 Asia Cup: Raj Bawa puts up spirited show but Pakistan defeat India in nail-biter|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/u19-asia-cup-raj-bawa-puts-up-spirited-show-but-pakistan-defeat-india-in-nail-biter20211225190914/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=ANI News|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Exclusive {{!}} Raj Bawa Has the Potential to be a Good All-rounder: U19 Bowling Coach Sairaj Bahutule|url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/exclusive-raj-bawa-has-the-potential-to-be-a-good-all-rounder-he-should-be-looked-after-u19-bowling-coach-sairaj-bahutule-4759772.html|access-date=2022-02-19|website=www.news18.com|language=en}}
Early life
Raj Bawa was born in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh and grew up in Chandigarh. He is the grandson of Trilochan Singh Bawa, a member of the Olympic gold-winning Indian hockey team at the London 1948 Games.{{Cite news|last=Nag|first=Utathya|title=IPL auction 2022: Why Under-19 World Cup star Raj Bawa has promises to keep|work=Olympics|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/who-raj-angad-bawa-cricket-india-olympics-tarlochan-grandson|access-date=13 February 2022}}{{Cite news|last=Venkat|first=Rahul|title=It may have been a fourth-consecutive Olympic gold for the Indian hockey team but this one was special for more reasons than one.|work=Olympics|url=https://olympics.com/en/featured-news/indian-hockey-team-1948-olympics-london-won-gold-medal-independent|access-date=12 August 2021}}{{Cite web|date=2022-01-23|title=Raj Bawa: Grandson of Olympic medallist who smashed highest individual score by an Indian in U-19 World Cup – In Pics|url=https://zeenews.india.com/photos/sports/raj-bawa-grandson-of-olympic-medallist-who-smashed-highest-individual-score-by-an-indian-in-u-19-world-cup-in-pics-2430116|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Zee News|language=en}}
Career
Bawa played under-19 cricket for Chandigarh. He made his first-class debut on 17 February 2022 against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy, taking a wicket with his first delivery.{{Cite web|agency=ANI|date=13 February 2022|title=IPL auction 2022: Raj Bawa acquired by Punjab Kings; Yash Dhull picked by Delhi Capitals {{!}} Cricket News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-auction-2022-raj-bawa-acquired-by-punjab-kings-yash-dhull-picked-by-delhi-capitals/articleshow/89545216.cms|access-date=2022-02-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Ranji Trophy, Raj Bawa, Yash Dhull : अंडर-19 सितारे रणजी डेब्यू में चमके, यश धुल-राज बावा का बड़ा कारनामा|url=https://www.aajtak.in/sports/cricket/story/ranji-trophy-raj-angad-bawa-picks-up-wicket-in-his-first-ever-first-class-ball-against-hyderabad-tspo-1413362-2022-02-17|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Aaj Tak|date=17 February 2022 |language=hi}}{{Cite web|title=Ranji Trophy 2022: पहले दिन छाए अंडर-19 के दो सितारे, यश ढुल ने डेब्यू मैच में ठोका शतक तो बावा ने पहली गेंद पर लिया विकेट|url=https://www.amarujala.com/cricket/cricket-news/ranji-trophy2022-yash-dhull-smashes-his-maiden-first-class-century-while-raj-bawa-takes-first-ball-wicket|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Amar Ujala|language=hi}}{{Cite web|title=IPL deal in pocket, U-19 star Raj Bawa says Ranji Trophy is priority|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/cricket/indian-premier-league-deal-in-pocket-u-19-world-cup-star-raj-bawa-says-ranji-trophy-is-priority/cid/1851921|access-date=2022-02-19|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Right now, focussing on Ranji trophy, says U-19 World cup star Raj Angad Bawa|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/right-now-focussing-on-ranji-raj-angad-bawa-369384|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}} Before making his senior debut, Bawa was bought by Punjab Kings in the 2022 IPL auction ahead of the 2022 Indian Premier League.{{Cite web|author=Tridib Baparnash|date=17 February 2022|title=After multi-million IPL deal and U-19 World Cup triumph, multi-purpose Raj Angad Bawa set for Ranji Trophy debut {{!}} Cricket News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/after-multi-million-ipl-deal-and-u-19-world-cup-triumph-multi-purpose-raj-angad-bawa-set-for-ranji-trophy-debut/articleshow/89631440.cms|access-date=2022-02-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2022-02-13|title=IPL 2022 Auction: Raj Bawa sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 2 crore|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2022-auction-india-u19-cricketer-raj-bawa-sold-to-punjab-kings-for-rs-2-crore-2022-02-13-759414|access-date=2022-02-19|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=IPL 2022 mega auction: U-19 World Cup star Raj Bawa joins Punjab, Vicky Ostwal goes UNSOLD|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-ipl-2022-mega-auction-star-of-u-19-world-cup-raj-bawa-joins-punjab-vicky-ostwal-goes-unsold-2934039|access-date=2022-02-19|website=DNA India|language=en}} He made his Twenty20 debut on 27 March 2022, for Punjab Kings in the 2022 Indian Premier League.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1304049.html |title=3rd Match (N), DY Patil, Mar 27 2022, Indian Premier League |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=27 March 2022}}
References
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