Early Life and Cricket Beginnings
Born on January 13, 1999 in Rohtak, Haryana, Mohit Rathee has carved his path as a promising leg-spin all-rounder in Indian domestic cricket. The right-handed batter and wrist spinner represents the new generation of multi-dimensional cricketers emerging from India’s hinterlands.
Domestic Career Journey
First-Class Career (Services)
- Made his Ranji Trophy debut in December 2022 against Jharkhand
- Showed glimpses of his all-round ability with a maiden fifty (69) and 9 wickets in 4 matches
- Maintains a first-class bowling average of 44.77 with best figures of 3/94
T20 Career Highlights
- IPL debut for Punjab Kings in 2023 against Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Has played 13 T20s with 9 wickets at an economy of 7.90
- Handy lower-order contributions with 126.58 strike rate in T20s
Playing Style and Strengths
Bowling Attributes:
- Classical leg-spinner with good control
- Ability to vary pace and flight
- Effective googly that troubles right-handers
Batting Skills:
- Aggressive lower-order hitter
- Strong square of the wicket
- Has shown ability to build innings in longer formats
Recent Form (December 2024):
- 34 runs and 1/37 vs Maharashtra (Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy)
- 2/16 vs Nagaland showcasing wicket-taking ability
Career Statistics (As of December 2024)
| Format | Matches | Runs (HS) | Bat Avg | Wkts (Best) | Bowl Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 4 | 138 (69) | 17.25 | 9 (3/94) | 44.77 |
| T20 | 13 | 100 (34) | 14.28 | 9 (2/16) | 39.22 |
| IPL | 1 | 1* | – | 0/29 | – |
Future Prospects
At 26 years old, Rathee is entering his prime with:
✅ IPL experience with Punjab Kings
✅ Proven all-round capabilities
✅ Improving consistency in domestic cricket
His potential development paths include:
- Becoming a regular starter for Services across formats
- Earning more IPL opportunities as a utility player
- Pushing for India A selection with consistent performances
Conclusion
Mohit Rathee’s journey from Rohtak to the IPL exemplifies the depth of talent in India’s domestic circuit. As he continues to develop his leg-spin and batting skills, he could emerge as a valuable all-round option for teams looking for multi-dimensional players.
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