Dipak Chudasama

Dipak Nanalal Chudasama is a Kenyan former cricketer of Indian Gujarati origin. He was a right-handed batsman. Known as "The Doc", as he is a qualified orthodontist, Chudasama was the first Kenyan player to score an international century.

International career

Having made his debut in 1980, Chudasama represented Kenyan [cricket team|Kenya] at the 1996 Cricket [World Cup|World Cup], and the 1990, 1994 and 1997 ICC Trophies. In all, he played in 20 One-Day International matches.
His top score was a stylish 122 against Bangladesh in Nairobi, a then-record opening partnership for Kenya. Chudasama has toured several countries in Asia and Africa, as well as Holland.

Beyond cricket

Outside of playing cricket, Chudasama also represented Kenya at the 1982 Commonwealth [Table Tennis Championships] in Bombay, India.
Following his professional career, Chudasama went on to become a well known orthodontist based in Coppell, Texas. He also taught Orthodontics at Jacksonville University for several years prior to opening his practice.