Lalchand Rajput

Cricketer, former India national team coach

Lalchand Rajput - Cricketer, former India national team coach
Born

December 18th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

India

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Played for the Indian national cricket team from 1985 to 1995. Participated in the 1987 Cricket World Cup and the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Served as the head coach of the Indian national cricket team and contributed to the development of cricket in India. Coached various domestic teams and was influential in guiding talent at grassroots levels.

Played in two Cricket World Cups

Coached the Indian national team

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