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Home  »  Cricket  »  Players  »  Ramakant Desai

Ramakant Desai, India

Ramakant Desai, a former Indian cricketer, was born on Jun 20, 1939. As of 2026, he is 87 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. Ramakant Desai is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.

Ramakant Desai's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1959 to 1968, during which he made significant contributions to the sport. His time on the field showcased his skills and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on the game.

Ramakant Desai
Ramakant DesaiIndia
  • Born: Jun 20, 1939 (86 years)
  • Period: (1959-1968)
  • Batting Style: Right Handed
  • Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium

Batting Career Summary

MAT NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 4s 6s CT ST
TEST 28 13 418 85 13.48 N/A 0 1 23 1 - -

Bowling Career Summary

MAT Ov M Wkts AVG ECON Best 5w 10w
TEST 28 928.5 178 74 37.31 2.96 6/56 2 0

Home/Away By Year By Opponent By Position

Home/Away Record (Batting)

TEST
Venue Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Home 25 6 282 85 14.84 0 1 4 0
Away 19 7 136 32* 11.33 0 0 5 0
Overall 44 13 418 85 13.48 0 1 9 0

Home/Away Record (Bowling)

TEST
Venue Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Home 646.1 118 57 1860 32.63 2.88 68.02 6/56 1 0
Away 282.4 60 17 901 53.00 3.14 101.18 5/89 1 0
Overall 928.5 178 74 2761 37.31 2.96 75.64 6/56 2 0

By Year Record (Batting)

TEST
Year MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
1959 7 14 5 45 8 5.00 0 0 3 0
1960 5 7 2 147 85 29.40 0 1 1 0
1961 5 6 1 69 29 13.80 0 0 0 0
1962 4 8 1 64 20 9.14 0 0 2 0
1964 2 3 2 27 14* 27.00 0 0 3 0
1965 3 3 0 7 7 2.33 0 0 0 0
1967 1 2 1 27 14 27.00 0 0 0 0
1968 1 1 1 32 32* 0 0 0 0
Overall (8) 28 44 13 418 85 13.48 0 1 9 0

By Year Record (Bowling)

TEST
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
1959 273.1 53 17 894 52.59 3.27 96.41 5/89 1 0
1960 217.0 40 17 577 33.94 2.66 76.59 4/93 0 0
1961 186.5 28 16 517 32.31 2.77 70.06 4/66 0 0
1962 69.0 17 5 232 46.40 3.36 82.80 2/46 0 0
1964 36.5 5 4 97 24.25 2.63 55.25 4/62 0 0
1965 106.0 31 13 305 23.46 2.88 48.92 6/56 1 0
1967 12.0 0 0 63 3.94 0 0
1968 28.0 4 2 76 38.00 2.71 84.00 2/61 0 0
Overall (8) 928.5 178 74 2761 37.31 2.96 75.64 6/56 2 0

By Position Record (Batting)

TEST
Position Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
6 1 0 12 12 12.00 0 0 0 0
8 2 0 28 14 14.00 0 0 0 0
9 8 1 62 29 8.86 0 0 0 0
10 17 6 258 85 23.45 0 1 5 0
11 16 6 58 12 5.80 0 0 4 0
Overall 44 13 418 85 13.48 0 1 9 0

By Opponent Record (Batting)

TEST
Team MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Australia 4 8 3 61 17* 12.20 0 0 0 0
England 11 19 7 138 29 11.50 0 0 6 0
New Zealand 4 4 1 39 32* 13.00 0 0 0 0
Pakistan 5 5 0 134 85 26.80 0 1 1 0
West Indies 4 8 2 46 20 7.67 0 0 2 0
Overall (5) 28 44 13 418 85 13.48 0 1 9 0

By Opponent Record (Bowling)

TEST
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Australia 134.3 21 9 408 45.33 2.95 92.33 4/93 0 0
England 342.3 62 22 1018 46.27 2.97 93.41 5/89 1 0
New Zealand 134.0 35 15 381 25.40 2.84 53.60 6/56 1 0
Pakistan 215.5 34 21 625 29.76 2.90 61.67 4/66 0 0
West Indies 102.0 26 7 329 47.00 3.23 87.43 4/169 0 0
Overall (5) 928.5 178 74 2761 37.31 2.96 75.64 6/56 2 0
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