Ranji Trophy 2016: 5 youngsters who had a dream debut

#5 Amit Kuila

Kuila took a wicket in his very first delivery

An impressive spell of bowling from Bengal debutant Amit Kuila took his side to the driver’s seat against Punjab in Ranji Trophy Group A clash. The 21-year-old pacer from Kharagpur snared 3/44 to see Punjab struggling on 168/4 at stumps.

It had been a dream come true for the young pacer who had faced much struggle to get his first-class cap. The son of an employee of a cement factory, Amit’s father lost his job a couple of years ago due to political reasons. But the determination of the rookie pacer landed him a Ranji Trophy debut and he didn’t fail to make the most of it.

It has been a meteoric rise for the 21-year old, who was sent to the MRF pace foundation after a brilliant bowling performance in an U-23 match against Chattisgarh. But an unfortunate injury kept him out of cricket for nearly a year. However, another impressive bowling performance in the KSCA tournament earned him a Ranji cap.

Kuila’s maiden wicket in first-class cricket came off his very first ball.