Raju Bhatt (full name Rajendra Ramprasad Bhatt; died 24 August 2006) was an Indian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Baroda. He was born in Baroda.

Raju Bhatt
Personal information
Died24 August 2006
Rolewicket-keeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
Baroda
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 17
Runs scored 465
Batting average 17.22
100s/50s 0/
Top score 60
Catches/stumpings 32/6
Source: [1]

Career

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Bhatt made his cricketing debut for Baroda Schools in 1957–58, playing further matches for West Zone Schools and Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda prior to his first-class debut.

Bhatt made his first-class debut during the 1961–62 season, against Bombay. He played two matches in the 1961-62 Ranji Trophy.

In the next season, he made a top score of 43 runs, though he weakened in 1963–64, making a top score of 8 runs.

His top score came during his penultimate season, 1965–66, his only first-class half-century, against Gujarat - coming eleven months after a half-century for Baroda University.

Bhatt had to wait over a year for his final two first-class appearances, the last of which finished in an innings defeat for the side.

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  • Raju Bhatt at CricketArchive (subscription required)