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| Mehta, Madan Lal | |
|---|---|
| Name | Madan Lal Mehta |
| Country | India |
| Full name | Madan Lal Mehta |
| Birth date | 1951-12-20 |
| Birth place | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Testdebutdate | 19 December 1974 |
| Testdebutagainst | England |
| Odi debutdate | 13 July 1974 |
| Odi debutagainst | England |
| Clubs | Punjab, Delhi, Haryana |
Mehta, Madan Lal Madan Lal is a former Indian cricketer and coach known for his role as a right-arm medium-fast bowling all-rounder who played for India in the 1970s and early 1980s. He featured in key tournaments and tours involving teams and institutions such as England cricket team, Australia national cricket team, West Indies cricket team, and International Cricket Council. Lal later transitioned into coaching and selection roles linked to Board of Control for Cricket in India, Indian Premier League, and international coaching assignments.
Born in Amritsar, Punjab, Lal developed his cricketing skills in the milieu of Punjab, India and nearby cricketing hubs such as Delhi and Chandigarh. He progressed through age-group cricket and local clubs that fed players into teams like Punjab cricket team and Delhi cricket team, attracting attention from selectors associated with BCCI and regional administrators. His formative years overlapped with contemporaries who represented India national cricket team in eras shaped by figures such as Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath, Bishan Singh Bedi, and EAS Prasanna.
Lal's domestic career included spells with prominent Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy sides, notably Punjab cricket team and Delhi cricket team. He contributed in contests against teams like Madhya Pradesh cricket team, Bombay cricket team (now Mumbai cricket team), and Karnataka cricket team across seasons managed under the aegis of BCCI. His performances in the Ranji Trophy and selections for Duleep Trophy sides brought him into competition with players from Railways cricket team, Services cricket team, and Saurashtra cricket team. Domestic tours and inter-state fixtures saw him bowl and bat alongside teammates who later featured in India squads captained by Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev.
Lal made his international debut in One Day International cricket against England cricket team at a time when ODI cricket was emerging under stewardship of boards including Marylebone Cricket Club and the International Cricket Council. He was selected for Test series versus England cricket team and participated in tours that included matches against Australia national cricket team, New Zealand cricket team, and West Indies cricket team. His tenure intersected with major events such as the 1975 Cricket World Cup and bilateral series overseen by administrators from BCCI and counterpart bodies like Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket. He played in Test matches at iconic venues including Lord's, Eden Gardens, and Melbourne Cricket Ground.
As a right-arm medium-fast bowler and lower-middle-order batsman, Lal combined seam bowling with useful batting contributions in pressure situations alongside peers like Sandeep Patil and Mohinder Amarnath. He produced notable performances against sides featuring batsmen such as Gordon Greenidge, Viv Richards, and Greg Chappell, and bowled in partnerships with bowlers like Roger Binny and Kapil Dev. His achievements included crucial wickets and resilient innings in Tests and ODIs, contributing to India victories and competitive series results documented in scorecards maintained by institutions like ESPNcricinfo and archives of BCCI. Notable moments occurred during tours organized under the aegis of bodies like Marylebone Cricket Club and series sanctioned by ICC.
After retirement, Lal moved into coaching and administration, taking assignments that linked him with Board of Control for Cricket in India, Indian Premier League, and international franchise environments. He worked with players involved in tournaments such as Indian Premier League and domestic leagues operating under franchises like Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians contextually, and undertook coaching stints that connected him to national programs run by BCCI. He also served in roles that interfaced with selectors and committees similar to panels convened by BCCI and regional associations, and he participated in coaching clinics alongside coaches influenced by figures such as John Wright and Anil Kumble.
Lal's personal life is intertwined with the cricket community of Punjab, India and metropolitan centers like Delhi and Mumbai where many retired cricketers pursue coaching and commentary roles associated with media houses and broadcasters including Doordarshan and private networks. His legacy endures in coaching contributions, mentorship of players who went on to represent India national cricket team and franchises in Indian Premier League, and recognition from cricketing institutions such as BCCI and state associations. He remains a referenced figure in histories of Indian cricket that feature eras alongside Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath, and contemporaries who shaped modern Indian cricket.
Category:Indian cricketers Category:Punjab, India sportspeople Category:Indian cricket coaches