Gyanendra Pandey's Cricket Career Impacted by Scandal and Lack of Support
He took 254 wickets across First-Class and List-A matches and debuted in the 1999 Pepsi Cup tri-series.
Gyanendra Pandey with Ganuguly, Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Kaif.
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In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Indian cricket faced turmoil due to a match-fixing scandal, affecting many players, including Gyanendra Pandey.
Pandey, a left-arm spinner and capable batter, made his mark in domestic cricket with Uttar Pradesh.
He took 254 wickets across First-Class and List-A matches and debuted in the 1999 Pepsi Cup tri-series.
Despite his promise, Pandey’s international career was brief, with just two ODIs before he returned to domestic cricket. He retired after another six years of play.
Pandey’s career was notably impacted by the lack of support from Jaywant Lele, the then-BCCI secretary.
Lele’s remarks and the lack of confidence shown towards Pandey were significant factors in his early dismissal from the national team.
Pandey also faced challenges due to limited media support and focus on his side of the story. He now works as a PR agent with the State Bank of India.
