Ankur Malik
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ankur Malik |
| Born | November 5, 2003 Sikkim, India |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm offbreak |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2022–present | Sikkim |
| 2022–present | North East Zone |
| 2023–present | Northop Hall (Liverpool Club Cricket) |
Source: Cricinfo[1] | |
Ankur Malik (born November 5, 2003) is an Indian cricketer who plays as an allrounder for Sikkim. He is a right-handed batter and a legbreak bowler. Malik has represented Sikkim cricket team in domestic cricket across all formats, including First-Class cricket, List A, and T20 matches.
Early life and background
[edit]Ankur Malik was born in Sikkim, India, on November 5, 2003. His cricketing journey is significant as he is among the few cricketers to have emerged from Sikkim, a region with limited cricketing infrastructure. Malik is recognized for his contributions as an all-rounder.[2]
Domestic career
[edit]Ankur Malik made his debut in domestic cricket for Sikkim during the 2021-22 season. Over the years, he has played across all formats—First-Class, List A, and T20 cricket.
First-class matches
[edit]- Debut: Sikkim vs Nagaland at Kolkata - February 17–20, 2022
- Last Match: Manipur vs Sikkim at Anand - November 13–16, 2024
List A matches
[edit]- Debut: Jharkhand vs Sikkim at Eden Gardens - November 12, 2022
- Last Match: Sikkim vs Saurashtra at Alur (2) - December 5, 2023
T20 matches
[edit]- Debut: Sikkim vs Odisha at Lucknow - October 11, 2022
- Last Match: Tamil Nadu vs Sikkim at Indore - November 25, 2024
Notable performances
[edit]- Century and Five-Wicket Haul: Malik became the first cricketer from Sikkim to score a century and take five wickets in a single game.[3]
- Duleep Trophy 2022: He represented North East Zone, delivering a standout all-round performance.[4]
- U-19 Challenger Trophy: Represented Sikkim in 2021, marking a milestone for the state.[5]
Club cricket
[edit]In 2023, Ankur Malik joined Northop Hall Cricket Club in Liverpool, England. He quickly made an impact, particularly in the Liverpool Cricket Competition. His standout performance came against Prestatyn, where his bowling destroyed the opposition.[6]
Achievements
[edit]- First cricketer from Sikkim to score a century and take five wickets in the same match.
- Key all-rounder for North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy.
- Outstanding performances for Northop Hall Cricket Club in Liverpool.
References
[edit]- ^ "Ankur Malik Profile - Cricket Player India | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ "Ankur Malik Profile - Cricket Player India | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Anbkur Malik becomes first Sikkim player to score 100 and take five wickets". sikkimexpress.com.
- ^ "Duleep Trophy: Ankur Malik shines for North East Zone on Day 3". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ Ravidas, Rajeev (2021-10-24). "Sikkim boy picked for upcoming Challenger Trophy". The Telegraph India.
- ^ "Liverpool Competition: Northop Hall ace Ankur Malik destroys Prestatyn, Bay lose to Formby". June 11, 2023.