8 Interesting facts about Pranav Dhanawade

Pranav Dhanawade made headlines after becoming the first batsman to score 1,000 runs in an innings of an officially recorded match. He grabbed the limelight with a marathon 1009* knock for his school KC Gandhi against Arya Gurukul in Bhandari Cup inter-school tournament organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

The wicketkeeper batsman bettered the best-ever individual score made on a single day when he went past Prithvi Shaw’s 546, as he was unbeaten on 652 at the end of day 1. Two other cricketers with promise have also scored big runs in Mumbai maidan cricket. Sarfaraz Khan and Arman Jaffer – both part of India’s current Under-19 squad, made 439 in 2009 and 498 in 2010.

The world has gone bonkers since the record-breaking knock. From Australia to England, everyone is stunned by his massive feat. Let’s check out some of the interesting facts about this young sensation Pranav Dhanawade.

1. Base:

Pranav Dhanawade is based in Kalyan a suburb near Mumbai, Maharashtra.

2. Early start:

Just like most cricket aspirants, he started playing cricket at a very young age of five. He has been coached by Mobin Sheikh.

3. Inspiring tale:

15-year old, Pranav Dhanawade hails from a humble background and his father is an auto-rickshaw driver in Kalyan.

4. Major team:

Pranav represents KC Gandhi School, Kalyan in U-16 cricket.

5. Good initiative:

The government of Maharashtra has announced to bear his coaching and education expenses from this stage.

6. Idol:

After his historic knock the teenager while talking to ANI said while legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar was his batting idol, he also idolizes Brad Haddin being a wicketkeeper batsman.

7. Remarkable knock:

He scored 1009 off 323 balls (395 minutes) at a strike-rate of 312.38 against Arya Gurukul.

8. Marathon partnership:

He built a 546 runs partnership with Aakash Singh for the opening stand.

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