Samarpit Joshi

Samarpit Joshi is a promising wicket-keeper batter making his mark with Rajasthan, one of India’s powerhouse domestic teams. Since his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in March 2021, Joshi has competed fiercely for the keeping role, often sharing the spotlight with Kunal Rathore. Despite limited opportunities—27 matches across formats to date—he has shown glimpses of real potential amid a star-studded Rajasthan lineup that includes Indian internationals Deepak Hooda and the Chahar brothers, as well as rising talent Yash Kothari.

Joshi’s breakthrough came in the 2022/23 Ranji Trophy season, where he scored his maiden first-class century, an impressive 123 against Chhattisgarh, finishing the campaign with 215 runs at an average of 43. Though his appearances have been sporadic—just three Ranji matches last season—he’s demonstrated strong batting credentials. In white-ball cricket, he made a notable impact during the 2021/22 Vijay Hazare Trophy, boasting a robust average of 53.33.

In addition to his wicket-keeping duties, Joshi can contribute with off-spin bowling when needed, adding depth to his all-round game. He remains an integral part of Rajasthan’s squad and is eager to secure more consistent playing time in the 2025/26 season.

Looking ahead, Joshi is also focused on expanding his experience abroad. After two productive seasons in English Premier League cricket—first with Elsecar in the Yorkshire Cricket Southern Premier League, where he scored 850 runs at 44.74, followed by a strong summer with Cornwood in the Devon League, amassing 818 runs at 51.13—he aims to return overseas in 2026 to continue his development and build on his growing reputation.