Another interesting aspect of cricket is the presence of several ambidextrous players in the sport. An ambidextrous player is someone who can use both hands equally well for different skills. For example, Zaheer Khan bowled with his left arm but batted right-handed. Similarly, we will explore five Indian players who bat left-handed but bowl with their right arm.
Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly, the current President of the BCCI, is regarded as one of the most influential all-rounders in the history of Indian cricket. He accomplished the remarkable feat of scoring over 11,000 runs and taking 100 wickets in ODI cricket. A left-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer, Ganguly, affectionately known as “Dada,” also boasted an impressive economy rate of 3.24 in Test cricket, underscoring his proficiency in this format.
Robin Singh
Another exceptional all-rounder on this list is Robin Singh, a Trinidad-born player. At 56 years old, Singh has represented India in one Test match and 136 One Day Internationals (ODIs). He notched up one century during his batting career and claimed 69 wickets in the ODI format with his right-arm medium pace bowling. Currently, he has transitioned to coaching, focusing on developing the next generation of cricketers.
Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina has established himself as one of India’s most prolific all-rounders in limited-overs cricket, often serving as a key asset in MS Dhoni’s bowling lineup. He has achieved the remarkable distinction of scoring centuries in Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and the IPL. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Raina is a right-arm off-spin bowler who has claimed 36 wickets in ODIs.
Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir, the hero of India’s victories in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ICC World Cup, is known primarily for his exceptional batting skills. Like Shikhar Dhawan, he is also from Delhi and has seldom bowled in international matches. In fact, Gambhir has only bowled three overs in his international career, showcasing his right-arm leg-spin.
Shikhar Dhawan
Delhi Capitals star Shikhar Dhawan has achieved a lot of success in all forms of the game. Dhawan is primarily a batsman who bats as an opener. However, when the right time came, he even showcased his bowling talent. The right-arm off-break bowler has four wickets to his name in the IPL.