Ankit Dev facts for kids

Ankit Dev (born 26 September 1993) is an Indian cricket player. He is known for playing for the Himachal Pradesh cricket team. Ankit Dev is a left-handed batsman and bowls left-arm orthodox.

Who is Ankit Dev?

Ankit Dev was born on September 26, 1993. He comes from Himachal Pradesh, India. He grew up loving cricket and worked hard to become a professional player.

Starting His Cricket Journey

Ankit Dev made his first big step in cricket in 2014. This was his "first-class debut." It means he played his first major match. He played for Himachal Pradesh against a team called Services. This match was part of the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy season. The Ranji Trophy is a very important cricket tournament in India. His debut match happened on December 7, 2014.

Big Moments in Cricket

In August 2019, Ankit Dev got a special chance. He was chosen for the India Red team. This team played in the 2019–20 Duleep Trophy. The Duleep Trophy is another big cricket competition in India. It features teams made up of the best players from different regions.

Ankit Dev did very well in his first Duleep Trophy games. He scored a "century," which means 100 runs or more in one game. He also scored a "half-century," which is 50 runs or more. These were great achievements for him.

Playing Style

Ankit Dev is a left-handed batsman. This means he holds the bat and hits the ball with his left hand. He also bowls with his left arm. His bowling style is called "left-arm orthodox." This is a type of spin bowling.