Rishi_Patel

Rishi Patel

Rishi Patel

English cricketer


Rishi Ketan Patel (born 26 July 1998) is an English cricketer.[1] He has played for Essex's Second XI side, and signed a professional contract with Essex in 2018.[2][3] He made his first-class debut on 26 March 2019, for Cambridge MCCU against Essex, as part of the Marylebone Cricket Club University fixtures.[4] He made his List A debut on 28 April 2019, for Essex in the 2019 Royal London One-Day Cup.[5] In October 2020, he was signed by Leicestershire County Cricket Club on a three-year deal.[6] Patel made his Twenty20 debut on 10 June 2021, for Leicestershire in the 2021 T20 Blast.[7]

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On 9 April 2023, he scored his maiden century in first-class cricket,[8] leading Leicestershire to defeat Yorkshire for the first time since 1910 by three wickets.[9]


References

  1. "Rishi Patel". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  2. "Patel looks to push on for Essex". Romford Recorder. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  3. "Patel Pens Professional Contract". Essex County Cricket Club. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  4. "Rishi Patel joins Leicestershire from Essex". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  5. "Patel helps Leics chase 389 to stun Yorkshire". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 April 2023.



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