Sairaj Bahutule is an India

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n cricket

Cricket

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er. He is an allrounder who specializes in leg spin bowling.

Standout performances, including a 13-wicket match in the Irani Trophy led him to be called into the Indian team in 1997. Three years later, an injury to Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble

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 enabled him to be called up for a Test match against Australia

Australian cricket team

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, but he struggled in his two Tests.

Sairaj has played in England for the last 5 summers for Surrey Championship side Reigate Priory in the Premier Division. In 2005 they won the title, with a valuable contribution with bat and ball from Sairaj.

Sources

• Sairaj Bahutule at Cricinfo