Ansh Tandon (born 8 November 2001) is an Indian-born cricketer who plays for the United Arab Emirates national cricket team.[1] In February 2020, he was named in the UAE's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2020 ACC Western Region T20 qualifier tournament.[2] He made his T20I debut against Saudi Arabia, on 25 February 2020.[3] Prior to his T20I debut, he was named in the United Arab Emirates squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup,[4] and was named as one of the team's key players.[5]

Ansh Tandon
Personal information
Born (2001-11-08) 8 November 2001 (age 22)
New Delhi, India
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
International information
National side
Only ODI (cap 101)5 April 2023 v Jersey
T20I debut (cap 52)25 February 2020 v Saudi Arabia
Last T20I20 August 2023 v New Zealand
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 5 April 2023

In January 2021, he was due to be selected in the UAE's squad to play against Ireland. However, before the start of the tour he tested positive for COVID-19, and was ruled out of the series.[6] In March 2021, he was called up by the Punjab Kings to train with the team ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League.[7][8]

In March 2023, he was named in the UAE's squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off.[9] He made his One Day International (ODI) debut on 5 April 2023, against the Jersey.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Ansh Tandon". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Robin Singh backs UAE youth for the Western Region Asia Cup Qualifier in Oman". The National. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  3. ^ "10th Match, Group B, ACC Western Region T20 at Al Amerat, Feb 25 2020". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  4. ^ "ECB announce team to represent the UAE in ICC U19 CWC 2020". Emirates Cricket Board. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  5. ^ "UAE players head to Under-19 World Cup after mixing it with the big boys at ODI level". The Cricketer. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Ansh Tandon moves step closer to IPL dream as he heads out to join Punjab Kings". The National. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  7. ^ "IPL 2021: Dubai's Ansh Tandon can't wait to train with Punjab Kings". Gulf News. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Tandon relishes the prospect of training with Punjab". Gulf Today. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Team UAE squad named for Men's CWC Qualifier Playoff in Namibia announced". Emirates Cricket Board. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Full Scorecard of U.A.E. vs Jersey 14th Match 2023". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
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