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Who is Ajay Mandal, the spinner who clean-bowled Shubman Gill in Ranji Trophy
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News18•18-10-2026, 19:48
Who is Ajay Mandal, the spinner who clean-bowled Shubman Gill in Ranji Trophy
- •Team India star Shubman Gill was dismissed for just 1 run off 5 balls by Chhattisgarh left-arm spinner Ajay Mandal in a Ranji Trophy match.
- •Ajay Mandal became an overnight sensation on social media following his brilliant delivery that clean-bowled Gill.
- •The 30-year-old all-rounder is a veteran of Chhattisgarh cricket, becoming the first player to take 100 Ranji Trophy wickets for the state.
- •Ajay Mandal has claimed over 225 wickets across formats and has been part of IPL franchises like Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.
- •He is also a proficient batsman with a highest score of 241 in the Ranji Trophy and over 2,000 runs in domestic cricket.
Key Questions Answered
Chhattisgarh's left-arm spinner Ajay Mandal clean-bowled Shubman Gill after deceiving him with a delivery that went straight through the bat and pad.
Ajay Mandal was acquired by Chennai Super Kings in the 2023 IPL auction and was subsequently signed by the Delhi Capitals in 2025.
Ajay Mandal became the first player in history to take 100 wickets in the Ranji Trophy for the Chhattisgarh team.
