Dipak Chudasama
Personal information
Full name
Dipak Nanalal Chudasama
Born (1963-05-20) 20 May 1963 (age 62)
Mombasa, Kenya
BattingRight-handed
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 2)18 February 1996 v India
Last ODI30 May 1999 v Sri Lanka
Career statistics
Competition ODI LA
Matches 20 20
Runs scored 434 434
Batting average 22.84 22.84
100s/50s 1/1 1/1
Top score 122 122
Catches/stumpings 4/0 4/0
Source: Cricinfo, 5 May 2017

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.

Beyond cricket

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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.

References

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  1. ^ Bahal, Aniruddha (April 3, 1996). "The Cricket Chromosome". Outlook India.
  2. ^ "Dipak Chudasama". www.cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 2010-03-17.
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