Rajinder Amarnath

Rajinder Amarnath Bhardwaj is an Indian former cricket player and commentator. He represented various teams during his first-class playing career. He is the youngest son of former India Test cricketer Lala Amarnath.

Career

Amarnath made his first-class debut in October 1971 at the age of 15, playing for Vazir Sultan [Tobacco cricket teams|Vazir Sultan Tobacco XI] in the Moin-ud-Dowlah [Gold Cup Tournament]. His Ranji Trophy debut came only five years later for Punjab in the 1976–77 Ranji Trophy. He switched to Haryana before 1978–79 Ranji Trophy and played most of his cricket for the team. He also made single season appearances for Delhi and Vidarbha in 1981/82 and 1983/84 respectively. He finished his career with 36 first-class and one List A appearances.
Amarnath became a cricket commentator after his playing career. He worked as a commentator for several years for All India Radio and Doordarshan. Also a coach and author, Amarnath authored a book on his father Lala Amarnath: Life And Times—The Making Of A Legend.

Personal life and family

Amarnath went to St. Stephen's College, Delhi. He is the youngest son of Lala Amarnath, who played 24 Test matches for India and was the first Indian to score a Test century which he scored on his debut. Lala's two elder sons Surinder and Mohinder also represented India in Tests and ODIs, with the former too scoring a century on Test debut while the latter won man of the match in the 1983 [Cricket World Cup Final] which India won. Rajinder also has two elder sisters who live in New Delhi.