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Dinesh Mongia: Biography, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

A brief biography of Dinesh Mongia will be discussed in this article. Career Stats Personal Life: Some Interesting Facts You Should Know!

In spite of his steady accumulation of runs, he has never received the praise usually reserved for flashier, but less successful players. Since his 1995–96 debut for Punjab, he was a reliable if unspectacular player until the 2000–01 campaign, when he bludgeoned his way into the national team with a string of massive innings. His attacking strokes are varied, but he is obstinate and pugnacious, lacking the natural grace of most left-handers.

Biography of Dinesh Mongia:

  1. Dinesh Mongia Real Name: Dinesh Mongia
  2. Dinesh Mongia Profession: Indian cricketer
  3. Dinesh Mongia Best Performance: Domestic cricket career scored 8,100 runs at an average of just under 50
  4. Dinesh Mongia Net Worth: $5 Million

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Physical Status:

  1. Dinesh Mongia Height:6 ft 0 in (183 cm)

Personal Life:

  1. Dinesh Mongia Date Of Birth: 17 April 1977 (age 45)
  2. Place Of Birth: Chandigarh
  3. Dinesh Mongia Nationality: Indian
  4. Dinesh Mongia Hometown: Chandigarh

Family Statistics:

  • Dinesh Mongia Marital Status: Married
  • Dinesh MongiaWife: Aarti Mongia
  • Religion: Hinduism

Career Statistics:

  • ODI Debut

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vs Australia at Nehru Stadium, Mar 28, 2001

  • Last ODI

vs Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, May 12, 2007

  • T20 Debut

vs South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium, Dec 01, 2006

  • Last T20

vs South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium, Dec 01, 2006

Achievements:

  • As the first Indian cricketer to compete in a T20 match, Mongia represented Lancashire against Leicestershire in the 2004 Twenty20 Cup.
  • Lancashire’s County Championship was held in 2004.
  • In 2004, Stuart Law became a foreign player for Lancashire after getting injured.
  • In 2005, Leicestershire offered him a full-time contract.
  • Against England, he scored his first half-century (71 off 75 balls).

Here are some lesser-known facts about Dinesh Mongia

  • Dinesh Mongia was unable to play against South Africa in the 2006 tri-series due to a terrorist attack in Colombo.
  • He was eventually banned by the cricket board after playing in the Indian Cricket League (ICL).
  • His marriage to Aarti took place in 2003.
  • In 2017, Mongia gained attention after claiming amnesty and payments.
  • A competent batsman with a knack for taking wickets, Dinesh Mongia was also an experienced wicketkeeper.
  • He played his first home game against Australia in 2001.

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