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Early Life of Tanush Kotian
Tanush Kotian was born on October 16, 1998, in Mumbai. His father, Karunakar Madhav Kotian, a former cricketer and coach, played a pivotal role in nurturing Tanush’s early interest in cricket. Currently his father is working as a senior Assistant at United India Insurance. His mother Mallika Kotian is a Homemaker. From a young age, Tanush accompanied his father to cricket ground, where he developed a passion for the sport. Under his father’s mentorship, Tanush honed his cricketing skills, particularly as a right-handed batsman and right arm off-break bowler. His talent became evident during his tenure with the Mumbai Under-14 and Under-16 teams, where he delivered commendable performances. He completed his early schooling from class 1 to 7 at St. Joseph High School in Vikhroli and continued from Class 8 to 10 at V N Sule Guruji English Medium High School in Dadar. For higher secondary he attended Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala college in Ghatkopar, Mumbai.
Tanush Kotian Career Stats
Here is a summary of his career statistics across different formats as of December 26, 2024:-
Batting and Fielding Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | High Score | Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 33 | 47 | 10 | 1525 | 120 | 41.21 | 2523 | 60.44 |
| List A | 21 | 10 | 3 | 129 | 39 | 18.42 | 113 | 114.15 |
| Twenty 20 | 33 | 11 | 7 | 87 | 28 | 21.75 | 88 | 98.86 |
| IPL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 24.00 | 31 | 77.42 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs Given | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 33 | 59 | 4694 | 2596 | 101 | 25.70 | 46.4 |
| List A | 21 | 21 | 1137 | 910 | 22 | 41.36 | 51.6 |
| Twenty 20 | 33 | 31 | 620 | 661 | 33 | 20.03 | 18.7 |
| IPL | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
Tanush Kotian in IPL
Tanush Kotian made his IPL DEBUT IN 2024 with Rajasthan Royals, having been signed as replacement for Adam Zampa. In his sole IPL appearance to date, Kotian scored 24 runs off 31 balls, including three 3 fours, achieving a strike rate of 77.41. He did not bowl in that match. Prior his IPL stint, Kotian had an impressive domestic career with Mumbai. In first-class cricket, he has played 33 matches, scoring 1525 runs at an average of 41.21, including 2 centuries and 13 fifties. With the ball, he has taken 101 wickets at an average of 25.70, including five wicket hauls.
Awards and Achievements Won by Tanush Kotian
| Year | Awards/Achievements | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Player of the Tournament | Awarded for outstanding performance in a local cricket tournament. |
| 2022 | Best Bowler of the Season | Recognized for exceptional bowling performance in a regional league. |
| 2022 | Team Captaincy Achievement | Led his team to victory in a regional cricket competition, showing strong leadership qualities. |
| 2023 | Most Valuable Player | Received the MVP award in a National-Level Tournament for Consistent Performance with both Bat and Ball. |
| 2024 | Best Rising Star | Awarded as the most promising young cricketer in the domestic circuit. |
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