Vatsal Vaghela

American cricketer

Vatsal Vaghela
Personal information
Full name
Vatsal Mahesh Vaghela
Born (2002-03-20) 20 March 2002 (age 22)
Milpitas, California, U.S.
BattingLeft-handed
RoleSlow left arm orthodox
RelationsIsani Vaghela (sister)
International information
National side
T20I debut (cap 23)23 December 2021 v Ireland
Last T20I17 July 2022 v PNG
Source: Cricinfo, 17 July 2022

Vatsal Mahesh Vaghela (born 20 March 2002) is an American cricketer who plays as an bowler for the United States national cricket team.[1][2] He started playing American youth cricket with the Northern California Cricket Association.[3] He plays for Golden State Grizzles in Minor League Cricket.[4]

Biography

Vaghela was born and raised in California to an Indian immigrant family.[2] His sister, Isani Vaghela, also plays international cricket for the United States.[5][6]

In December 2021, Vaghela was named in the United States Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against Ireland.[5] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut on 23 December 2021, for the United States against Ireland.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Vatsal Vaghela". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
    - "Vatsal Vaghela". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Vatsal Vaghela". cricclubs. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Vatsal Vaghela". Northern California Cricket Association. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  4. ^ Dhruv Barot (10 June 2021). "All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft". USA Cricket. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  5. ^ a b Peter Della Penna. "Teenagers Jariwala, Vaghela named in USA squad for Ireland series at home". ESPN. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Several Indian-Origin Players Named in USA Cricket's squad for historic series against Ireland". Indica News. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  7. ^ "2nd T20I (N), Lauderhill, Dec 23 2021, Ireland tour of United States of America and West Indies". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
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