(1961-12-18) 18 December 1961 (age 62) Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Batting
Right-handed
Role
Batsman
Relations
Akhil Rajput (son)[1]
International information
National side
India
Test debut (cap 171)
10 August 1985 v Sri Lanka
Last Test
6 September 1985 v Sri Lanka
ODI debut (cap 53)
23 January 1985 v England
Last ODI
24 March 1987 v Pakistan
Head coaching information
Years
Team
2007–2008
India
2016–2017
Afghanistan
2018–2022
Zimbabwe
2024–present
United Arab Emirates
Career statistics
Competition
Test
ODI
FC
LA
Matches
2
4
110
61
Runs scored
105
9
7,988
1,965
Batting average
26.25
3.00
49.30
35.72
100s/50s
0/1
0/0
20/46
3/15
Top score
61
8
275
115
Balls bowled
–
42
5,696
1,898
Wickets
–
0
59
31
Bowling average
–
–
45.22
45.12
5 wickets in innings
–
–
1
0
10 wickets in match
–
–
0
0
Best bowling
–
–
5/32
3/46
Catches/stumpings
1/–
2/–
79/–
21/–
Medal record
Men's Cricket
Representing India as Coach
ICC T20 World Cup
Winner
2007 South Africa
Source: Cricnfo, 4 February 2006
Lalchand Sitaram Rajputpronunciationⓘ; (born 18 December 1961) is an Indian cricket coach and former cricketer. He was appointed head coach of the United Arab Emirates national cricket team in 2024.
Rajput played in two Tests and four ODIs from 1985 to 1987. He took up coaching after the conclusion of his playing career and has also held administrative positions with the Mumbai Cricket Association. He has served as head coach of India (2007–2008), Afghanistan (2016–2017), Zimbabwe (2018–2022) and the United Arab Emirates (2024–present). He notably coached India to victory at the 2007 ICC World Twenty20.
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first time in their history. In September 2017, former Indian batsman LalchandRajput was named as head coach of Assam cricket team for two Ranji Trophy...
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of a World Twenty20 tournament for the first time. On 25 June 2016, LalchandRajput was named as head coach of Afghanistan Cricket Team replacing Pakistan's...
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all shots today and it was a real treat to watch." –India A coach LalchandRajput on Dhawan's knock of 248 In August 2013, he played for India A on its...
team including players like Sachin Tendulkar, Dilip Vengsarkar and LalchandRajput. Haryana rode into the finals on the back of the bowling performance...
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