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Some Lesser Known Facts About Atharva Taide

• Atharva Taide, an Indian cricketer, gained recognition for becoming the second player in IPL history to retire out during the 15th over of Punjab Kings’ innings against Delhi Capitals (DC). He achieved this feat after scoring 55 runs off 42 balls.

• From a young age, he developed a deep love for cricket. During an interview, his father reminisced about the assortment of toys he had as a child, including small tricycles, dolls, action figures, and hot wheels cars. Yet, it was his plastic ball and bat that held a special place in his heart as his absolute favorite.

• As a child, Atharva’s father witnessed him gripping a plastic bat firmly with both hands, enthusiastically swinging at an imaginary ball from every possible angle, mimicking shadow practice. Impressed by his dedication, Atharva’s father took it upon himself to construct a box net in their backyard, acquire a bowling machine, and install floodlights, ensuring that Atharva could continue practicing even in the dark.

• In the past, he would spend his mornings practicing cricket at the Akola Cricket Club Ground (ACC). He would change into his uniform right there on the ground and then attend school during the day. Upon returning from school at 1 pm, he would head back to practice around 3 pm. Occasionally, he would even practice with his father in the nets until 1 in the morning. Eventually, he decided to enroll in the Vengsarkar Cricket Academy.

• During an interview, Atharva’s father opened up about the challenges he and his wife faced during their son’s cricket journey. He mentioned that they were unable to recall a single instance when they were able to attend any family functions or gatherings due to their commitment to Atharva’s cricket. Even during Diwali, it was difficult for them to leave or properly entertain their guests. To provide Atharva with emotional support, his father ensured that someone accompanied him during tours and matches. One of his favorite moments was when Atharva scored a triple century against Madhya Pradesh in the Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy.

• Atharva Taide made his first-class debut for Vidarbha in a match against Gujarat at Nagpur on 22 December 2018 during the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy. Throughout the tournament, Atharva Taide showcased his skills on the field.

• He was selected to represent India in the 2018 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup that took place in December 2018.

• He made his debut in List A matches for Vidarbha against Baroda in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 20 September 2018 at Bengaluru.

• After showcasing remarkable performance in the U-19 one-dayers for Vidarbha in Vinoo Mankad Trophy, he was chosen to represent the Indian U-19 team. Having emerged as the leading run-scorer in India, he was subsequently granted the opportunity to participate in the Asia Cup held in Malaysia. During this tournament, he displayed exceptional skills by scoring an impressive 177 runs against Sri Lanka.

• He showcased his talent in the 2018 Cooch Vihar Trophy final by opening for Vidarbha and scoring an impressive 320 runs against Madhya Pradesh, leading the team to victory. His remarkable performance equaled the record set by Yuvraj Singh. As a result of his outstanding achievement, he was selected to represent his team in the prestigious 2018 Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

• Atharva Taide emerged victorious in the 2018 Irani Trophy, claiming the prestigious title for Vidarbha.

• On 21 February 2019, during the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he made his first appearance in T20 matches against Himachal in Surat.

• Atharva Taide emerged as the champion in the Under-23 season 2019-20 as a member of the winning team, marking his triumphant victory in 2019.

• He emerged victorious in the last game of the 2019 Irani Trophy by scoring a total of 72 runs.

• Atharva Taide, the proud holder of the U23 Col. CK. Nayudu Trophy, emerged victorious in the 2019/20 edition of the tournament in 2020.

• In the Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 9, 2021, he achieved his highest score in List A cricket by scoring an unbeaten 164 runs against Andhra Pradesh.

• The captain of Vidarbha’s Under-19 Coochbehar Trophy team is Atharva Taide. Atharva Taide currently holds the Under-19 Coochbehar Trophy.

• At the Holkar Stadium in Indore during the Elite Group D match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 Trophy in January 2021, he made history by scoring an astonishing 32 runs in a single over, setting a record that raised eyebrows.

• Atharva Taide, having emerged as the leading scorer with 1170 runs in the ECB Northern League’s first division, attracted numerous club offers due to his impressive performance. Despite declining contracts from three UK clubs, he patiently awaited an IPL contract. Finally, in February 2022, he was acquired by the Punjab Kings for a sum of Rs. 20 Lakhs during the auction for the upcoming Indian Premier League tournament. It is worth noting that Atharva Taide now features as a valuable member of the Punjab Kings’ playing lineup.

• Atharva Taide was bestowed with the Player of the Match accolade in the Ranji Trophy for his outstanding performance in a match between Punjab and Vidarbha in January 2023.

• In February 2023, Mumbai Customs triumphed over Air India by 56 runs at the University Ground, thanks to his exceptional performance. He smashed an impressive 144 runs off just 63 balls.

• In 2023, during the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals (DC), Atharva was requested to retire out in the 15th over after scoring 55 runs on 42 balls. This decision was met with criticism from former Indian batter Mohammad Kaif, who used the examples of Rinku Singh and Rahul Tewatia to highlight his point. Kaif believed that it was a terrible decision to ask Atharva to come out, especially when comparing his performance to that of Singh and Tewatia. While Singh had a slow start, scoring at a run-a-ball, and Tewatia was only on 13 off 21 balls, they were able to hit five sixes after their initial struggle. On the other hand, Taide was performing well with a strike rate of 130 and was in a good partnership with Liam Livingstone. Livingstone was playing aggressively, while Taide was doing his job as a well-settled batter, hitting boundaries and sixes. Given the situation, it was the perfect time for Taide to go for big hits. Therefore, Kaif considered it a very poor decision to ask him to come out, especially when considering the players who came after him – Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, and Sam Curran – all of whom got out quickly. Kaif stated that if the decision had been a good one, he would have praised it. However, he challenged anyone to show him statistics indicating that a new batter has a higher chance of winning the match compared to a well-settled batter being asked to come out.