Dipak Patel
New Zealand
Dipak Narshibhai Patel
Born: 25 October 1958, Nairobi, KenyaMajor Teams: New Zealand, Worcestershire, Auckland.
Known As: Dipak Patel
Pronounced Dipak Patel
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break
ODI Debut: 18 March 1987 v West Indies, Dunedin
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 30 54 7 983 99 20.91 - 4 11 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling 903.5 205 2617 63 41.53 6-50 3 - 2.89
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 56 44 5 454 40 11.64 - - 19 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 390.5 22 1604 35 45.82 3-22 - 4.10
WORLD CUP
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 15 9 1 83 40 10.37 - - 3 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 122 9 467 12 38.91 3-36 - 3.82
1996 World Cup Profile:
Played many seasons at Worcestershire with coach Glenn Turner. Had the ambition to play test cricket and, like Roger Twose did later, emigrated to New Zealand where he could see greater opportunity. Played well as a stylish middle order batsman for Auckland and his graduation to the test team was eagerly awaited. Held back by lack of concentration when set, lack of confidence, a few bad decisions early in his career, and culminating in his being run out for 99 in what would have been his only test century, his second-string off-spinning gradually assumed the ascendency, particularly at limited overs. In WC92 he was sensationally used as an opening bowler against - initially - Australia in an attempt to counteract the hitting over the in-field during the first 15 overs. He succeeded spectacularly, and was often used in the same role in other games, both at WC92 and since. Not a big turner of the ball, his economy record is second to only Gavin Larsen of the current squad. His batting has fallen away and his average is lower the further down the order he bats - usually about #8 these days.help@cricinfo.com