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”’Dipak Nanalal Chudasama”’ (born 20 May 1963) is a Kenyan former [[cricket]]er of Indian [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] origin.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/the-cricket-chromosome/201112|title=The Cricket Chromosome|first=Aniruddha|last=Bahal|date=April 3, 1996|publisher=[[Outlook India]]}}</ref> He was a right-handed batsman. Known as “The Doc”, |
”’Dipak Nanalal Chudasama”’ (born 20 May 1963) is a Kenyan former [[cricket]]er of Indian [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] origin.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/the-cricket-chromosome/201112|title=The Cricket Chromosome|first=Aniruddha|last=Bahal|date=April 3, 1996|publisher=[[Outlook India]]}}</ref> He was a right-handed batsman. Known as “The Doc”, is a qualified [[orthodontist]] was the first Kenyan player to score an international century. |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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Having made his debut 1980, [[Chudasama (Rajput clan)|Chudasama]] represented [[Kenyan cricket team|Kenya]] at the 1996 [[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]], and the 1990, 1994 and 1997 [[ICC Trophy|ICC Trophies]]. In all, he played in 20 [[One-Day International]] matches.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/2/2262/2262.html| title = Dipak Chudasama| publisher = www.cricketarchive.com | accessdate = 2010-03-17}}</ref> |
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His top score was a stylish 122 against [[Bangladeshi cricket team|Bangladesh]] [[President’s Cup 1997-98|in Nairobi]], a then-record opening partnership for Kenya. Chudasama has toured several countries in Asia and Africa, as well as [[Netherlands|Holland]]. |
His top score was a stylish 122 against [[Bangladeshi cricket team|Bangladesh]] [[President’s Cup 1997-98|in Nairobi]], a then-record opening partnership for Kenya. Chudasama has toured several countries in Asia and Africa, as well as [[Netherlands|Holland]]. |
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Outside of playing cricket, Chudasama also represented Kenya at the 1982 [[Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships]] in [[Bombay]], [[India]]. |
Outside of playing cricket, Chudasama also represented Kenya at the 1982 [[Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships]] in [[Bombay]], [[India]]. |
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Following his professional career, Chudasama went on to become a well known orthodontist based in Coppell, Texas. He also taught Orthodontics at [[Jacksonville University]] for several years prior to opening his practice. |
Following his professional career, Chudasama went on to become a well known orthodontist based in Coppell, Texas. He also taught Orthodontics at [[Jacksonville University]] for several years prior to opening his practice. |
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Latest revision as of 08:55, 9 November 2025
Kenyan cricketer (born 1963)
| Full name |
Dipak Nanalal Chudasama |
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| Born | 20 May 1963 Mombasa, Kenya |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| National side | |
| ODI debut (cap 2) | 18 February 1996 v India |
| Last ODI | 30 May 1999 v Sri Lanka |
Dipak Nanalal Chudasama (born 20 May 1963) is a Kenyan former cricketer of Indian Gujarati origin.[1] He was a right-handed batsman. Known as “The Doc”, as he is a qualified orthodontist, Chudasama was the first Kenyan player to score an international century.
International career
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Having made his debut in 1980, Chudasama represented Kenya at the 1996 World Cup, and the 1990, 1994 and 1997 ICC Trophies. In all, he played in 20 One-Day International matches.[2]
His top score was a stylish 122 against Bangladesh in Nairobi, a then-record opening partnership for Kenya. Chudasama has toured several countries in Asia and Africa, as well as Holland.
Outside of playing cricket, Chudasama also represented Kenya at the 1982 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in Bombay, India.
Following his professional career, Chudasama went on to become a well known orthodontist based in Coppell, Texas. He also taught Orthodontics at Jacksonville University for several years prior to opening his practice.
