Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid's Former India Teammate Works At SBI; Shares Heartfelt Story
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Gyanendra Pandey, who made his debut in the 1999 Pepsi Cup tri-series, was not able to make a strong career ahead. His career was overshadowed by the match-fixing scandal that rocked Indian cricket.
The scandal led to the ban of prominent players like Mohammad Azharuddin and Ajay Jadeja which created a period of instability and uncertainty.
In a recent interview, Gyanendra Pandey expressed himself and stated that he is working as a PR agent with the State Bank of India. He also reflected on his cricketing journey with a sense of nostalgia and perhaps some regret.
"In 1997, I had put up a good performance. In the Duleep Trophy final, I scored 44 runs and took three wickets. I had an extraordinary outing in the Deodhar Trophy. The North Zone featured Vikram Rathour, Virender Sehwag and Navjot Sidhu. I took five wickets and scored an unbeaten 23. Against West Zone, I scored 89 not out and took 2-3 wickets against East Zone. Against South Zone, scored 28 or 30 not out and 2-3 wickets," Pandey told The Lallantop in an interview.
Pandey, who had the opportunity to share a dressing room with legends such as Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, struggled to secure a lasting place in the team amidst the chaos.
Who is Gyanendra Pandey?
Gyanendra Pandey had a notable career as a left-arm spinner and a versatile batter. His contributions in domestic cricket, particularly for Uttar Pradesh, earned him recognition.
With 254 wickets from 199 First-Class and List A games, and a solid performance in 97 Ranji Trophy matches, Pandey established himself as a significant player in Indian domestic cricket. His debut in the 1999 Pepsi Cup tri-series marked his entry into international cricket.
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