Rajat Dey

Rajat Dey is a truly unique and versatile cricketer who has become a mainstay for Tripura across all formats in Indian domestic cricket. Since his T20 debut in 2015/16, he’s amassed over 2,000 runs and a solid haul of wickets, impressively bowling both right-arm seam and left-arm orthodox spin — a rare ambidextrous skill that has seen him take wickets with both arms in competitive matches.

Dey’s journey began with promising performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and his debut Ranji season, where he posted 368 runs at a healthy average. Though he faced challenges maintaining his spot for a time, he re-established himself as a reliable all-rounder post-COVID, highlighted by a career-best 89 in the Ranji Trophy during the 2022/23 season. While his red-ball appearances have become more limited recently, he remains a regular fixture in Tripura’s white-ball setups.

His impact overseas has been equally impressive. In 2024, Dey enjoyed a standout stint with Cowdrey in the Kent League, scoring over 700 runs at an exceptional average above 50 and taking 32 wickets at a miserly 13.88. Returning to England for a second season with Lightcliffe in the Bradford League, he continued to dominate, amassing 858 runs at 50.53 and claiming 53 wickets at 14.87, proving himself a match-winner with both bat and ball.

A proven performer on both Indian and UK soil, Rajat Dey is a genuine all-round talent with the rare ability to bowl effectively with either arm. He’s now looking forward to another return to the UK in 2026, bringing experience, skill, and match-winning credentials to any side fortunate enough to secure him.