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| bowling = Right-arm medium
| bowling = Right-arm medium
| role = Batsman
| role = Batsman
| family = [[Debjani Lal]] (Wife) (?)<br />[[Bulbul Saha]] (Wife) (May 2, 2022)<br />[[Jagdish Lal]] (father) <br /> [[Muni Lal]] (uncle) <br /> [[Akash Lal]] (cousin)
| family = Bulbul Saha (Wife) (2 May 2022)<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://technologyjava.com/arun-lal-net-worth-biography-wife-more/ | title=Got married to friend Bulbul Saha. News | date=2 May 2022 | access-date=28 November 2022 | archive-date=28 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128095127/https://technologyjava.com/arun-lal-net-worth-biography-wife-more/ | url-status=dead }}</ref><br />[[Jagdish Lal]] (father) <br /> [[Muni Lal]] (uncle) <br /> [[Akash Lal]] (cousin)


| club2 = [[Bengal cricket team|Bengal]]
| club2 = [[Bengal cricket team|Bengal]]
| year2 = {{nowrap|1981/82–1995/96}}
| year2 = {{nowrap|1981/82–1995/96}}
| club1 = [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]]
| club1 = [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]]
| year1 = 1977/78-1980/81
| year1 = 1977/78–1980/81


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| date = 16 May
| date = 16 May
| year = 2016
| year = 2016
| source = http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/26295.html Cricinfo
| source = http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/26295.html ESPNcricinfo
}}
}}


'''Arun Lal''' {{audio|Arun_Lal.ogg|pronunciation}} (born 1 August 1955) is a retired Indian [[cricket]]er, and a [[cricket commentator]]. He played for India, as a right-handed [[batsman]], between 1982 and 1989 was a gritty player though it didn't reflect in his batting average of 26.03.<ref>[http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/fe/daily/20001223/fpe17005.html indianexpress] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219105011/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/fe/daily/20001223/fpe17005.html|date=19 December 2013}}</ref>
'''Jagdishlal Arun Lal''' ({{audio|Arun_Lal.ogg|pronunciation}}; born 1 August 1955) is a retired Indian [[cricket]]er,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wotweb.com/wot-article/ccfc-%E2%88%92-225-still-counting/|title=CCFC − 225 AND STILL COUNTING|first=Reshmi|last=Bose|website=wotweb.com|publisher=Window On Travel|location=Kolkata|access-date=26 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610165806/http://wotweb.com/wot-article/ccfc-%E2%88%92-225-still-counting/|archive-date=10 June 2023}}</ref> and a [[cricket commentator]]. He played for India, as a right-handed [[batsman]], between 1982 and 1989 was a gritty player.<ref>{{cite web|first=Saionee|last=Chakraborty|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/where-arun-lal-grew-up/cid/1423642|title=WHERE ARUN LAL GREW UP|website=telegraphindia.com|publisher=The Telegraph India|date=27 July 2016|access-date=27 January 2022|location=Kolkata|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611074309/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/where-arun-lal-grew-up/cid/1423642|archive-date=11 June 2023}}</ref><ref>[http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/fe/daily/20001223/fpe17005.html indianexpress]. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219105011/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/fe/daily/20001223/fpe17005.html|date=19 December 2013}}</ref>


His columns about cricket analysis regularly appears in newspaper and internet columns. He moved from [[Delhi]] to [[Calcutta]] in 1979 and started a cricket academy.<ref>[http://www.calcuttaweb.com/articles/arunlal.shtml Arun Lal, Interview] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614104259/http://www.calcuttaweb.com/articles/arunlal.shtml |date=14 June 2012 }}</ref> He joined the [[Bengal cricket team]] in 1981 and presently serves as their head coach.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Talukdar |first1=Shreyasi |title=Arun Lal interview: Bengal Ranji Trophy team full of heroes, says coach as they gear up to face Saurashtra in final |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/arun-lal-interview-bengal-ranji-trophy-team-full-of-heroes-says-coach-as-they-gear-up-to-face-saurashtra-in-final-8130261.html |website=Firstcricket |date=8 March 2020 |publisher=Firstpost |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref>
His columns about cricket analysis regularly appears in newspaper and internet columns. He moved from [[Delhi]] to [[Calcutta]] in 1979 and started a cricket academy.<ref>[http://www.calcuttaweb.com/articles/arunlal.shtml Arun Lal, Interview] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614104259/http://www.calcuttaweb.com/articles/arunlal.shtml |date=14 June 2012 }}</ref> He joined the [[Bengal cricket team]] in 1981 and presently serves as their head coach.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Talukdar |first1=Shreyasi |title=Arun Lal interview: Bengal Ranji Trophy team full of heroes, says coach as they gear up to face Saurashtra in final |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/arun-lal-interview-bengal-ranji-trophy-team-full-of-heroes-says-coach-as-they-gear-up-to-face-saurashtra-in-final-8130261.html |website=Firstcricket |date=8 March 2020 |publisher=Firstpost |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Arun Lal did his schooling at [[Mayo College]], [[Ajmer]] and received his undergraduate degree from [[St. Stephen’s College, Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/arun-lal-the-man-behind-bengals-march/article30984274.ece |title= Arun Lal — the man behind Bengal's march}}</ref>
Arun Lal did his schooling at [[Mayo College]], [[Ajmer]] and received his undergraduate degree from [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/arun-lal-the-man-behind-bengals-march/article30984274.ece |title= Arun Lal – the man behind Bengal's march}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
In 1982, he made his Test debut against [[Sri Lanka]] at [[Madras]] with 63 and shared a partnership of 156 with [[Sunil Gavaskar]]. In his next test, he scored 51 against Pakistan and shared an opening partnership with [[Sunil Gavaskar]] for 105. His highest test innings score is 93 made against West Indies at Calcutta in 1987.
In 1982, he made his Test debut against [[Sri Lanka]] at [[Madras]] with 63 and shared a partnership of 156 with [[Sunil Gavaskar]]. In his next test, he scored 51 against Pakistan and shared an opening partnership with [[Sunil Gavaskar]] for 105. His highest test innings score is 93 made against West Indies at Calcutta in 1987.


His [[One day international|ODI]] average stands at 9.36. At Indian domestic level he represented [[Bengal cricket team]] and [[Delhi cricket team]] where he has a record of scoring over 10,000 runs with a top score of 287 and a batting average of 46.94. He resigned from domestic cricket in March 2001. His last club match was for East Bengal.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/106122.html Arun Lal says good bye to cricket, ESPN Cricinfo]</ref>
His [[One day international|ODI]] average stands at 9.36. At Indian domestic level he represented [[Bengal cricket team]] and [[Delhi cricket team]] where he has a record of scoring over 10,000 runs with a top score of 287 and a batting average of 46.94. He resigned from domestic cricket in March 2001. His last club match was for East Bengal.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/106122.html Arun Lal says good bye to cricket, ESPNcricinfo]</ref>


He represented Bengal in the iconic [[Doordarshan]] national integration song, "Mile Sur Mera Tumara". In that he comes out of the [[Kolkata metro rail]]. He usually commentates on matches India play at home, which are broadcast by [[Star Sports (Indian TV network)|Star Sports]].
He represented Bengal in the iconic [[Doordarshan]] national integration song, "Mile Sur Mera Tumara". In that he comes out of the [[Kolkata metro rail]]. He usually commentates on matches India play at home, which are broadcast by [[Star Sports (Indian TV network)|Star Sports]].
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In 2016, he was detected having jaw cancer which has kept him out of commentary box since January 2016.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1002061.html Arun Lal in recovery after battling cancer]</ref>
In 2016, he was detected having jaw cancer which has kept him out of commentary box since January 2016.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1002061.html Arun Lal in recovery after battling cancer]</ref>


Arun Lal conferred with the Lifetime Achievement award by the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB's) on 3 August 2019.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/cab-lifetime-achievement-award-for-arun-lal/articleshow/70458635.cms | title=CAB Lifetime Achievement award for Arun Lal. Cricket News | website=[[The Times of India]] | date=31 July 2019 }}</ref> He was served as president of the [[Calcutta Cricket and Football Club]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ccfc1792.com/past-president|title=Calcutta Cricket and Football Club — Past Presidents|website=ccfc1792.com|access-date=26 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326155807/https://www.ccfc1792.com/past-president|archive-date=26 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Saionee|last=Chakraborty|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/arun-the-prez/cid/1425070|title=Arun the prez. Arun Lal! Meet the new president of CC&FC|website=telegraphindia.com|publisher=The Telegraph India|date=24 February 2017|access-date=7 January 2020|location=Kolkata|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611074003/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/arun-the-prez/cid/1425070|archive-date=11 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-vs-sri-lanka-2017/how-bcci-could-hit-225-years-of-indian-cricket-history-for-a-six/story-bpxcFky9mI1qNsDpoYzEUK_amp.html|title=How BCCI could hit 225 years of Indian cricket history for a six|date=16 November 2017|access-date=1 November 2023|website=hindustantimes.com|publisher=Hindustan Times|location=Kolkata|first1=Dhiman|last1=Sarkar|archive-date=6 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206113627/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-vs-sri-lanka-2017/how-bcci-could-hit-225-years-of-indian-cricket-history-for-a-six/story-bpxcFky9mI1qNsDpoYzEUK.html}}</ref>
Arun Lal conferred with the Lifetime Achievement award by the Cricket Association of Bengal’s (CAB’s) on 3 August 2019.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/cab-lifetime-achievement-award-for-arun-lal/articleshow/70458635.cms | title=CAB Lifetime Achievement award for Arun Lal &#124; Cricket News - Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref>

== Personal Life ==
== Personal life ==
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Arun Lal got married for the second time as the 66-year old tied the knot with his girlfriend Bulbul Saha on May 2, 2022, in Kolkata. Ms. Bulbul Saha is 28 years younger than Mr. Lal. Interestingly, both the families welcomed the marriage.Our best wishes to the couple.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/arun-lal-marriage-former-india-cricketer-ties-knot-with-bulbul-saha-wedding-pictures-go-viral-article-91277670 | title=Arun Lal marriage: Former India cricketer ties knot with Bulbul Saha, wedding pictures go viral | date=3 May 2022 }}</ref>
[[File:Cricketer Arun Lal 2023.jpg |thumb|left| Arun Lal in 2023]]
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Arun Lal got married for the second time as the 66-year old tied the knot with his girlfriend Bulbul Saha on 2 May 2022, in Kolkata. Saha is 28 years younger than Lal.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/arun-lal-marriage-former-india-cricketer-ties-knot-with-bulbul-saha-wedding-pictures-go-viral-article-91277670 | title=Arun Lal marriage: Former India cricketer ties knot with Bulbul Saha, wedding pictures go viral | date=3 May 2022 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:56, 21 December 2024

For the Pakistani cricketer, see Arun Lal (cricketer, born 1985).

Arun Lal
Personal information
Full name
Jagdishlal Arun Lal
Born (1955-08-01) 1 August 1955 (age 69)
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleBatsman
RelationsBulbul Saha (Wife) (2 May 2022)[1]
Jagdish Lal (father)
Muni Lal (uncle)
Akash Lal (cousin)
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 159)17 September 1982 v Sri Lanka
Last Test29 April 1989 v West Indies
ODI debut (cap 39)27 January 1982 v England
Last ODI21 March 1989 v West Indies
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1977/78–1980/81Delhi
1981/82–1995/96Bengal
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI FC LA
Matches 16 13 156 65
Runs scored 729 122 10,421 1,734
Batting average 26.03 9.38 46.94 28.90
100s/50s 0/6 0/1 30/43 0/12
Top score 93 51 287 90
Balls bowled 16 – 1,856 699
Wickets 0 – 21 14
Bowling average – – 44.33 40.78
5 wickets in innings – – 0 0
10 wickets in match – – 0 0
Best bowling – – 4/79 3/38
Catches/stumpings 13/– 4/– 145/– 22/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 16 May 2016

Jagdishlal Arun Lal (pronunciationⓘ; born 1 August 1955) is a retired Indian cricketer,[2] and a cricket commentator. He played for India, as a right-handed batsman, between 1982 and 1989 was a gritty player.[3][4]

His columns about cricket analysis regularly appears in newspaper and internet columns. He moved from Delhi to Calcutta in 1979 and started a cricket academy.[5] He joined the Bengal cricket team in 1981 and presently serves as their head coach.[6]

Early life and education

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Arun Lal did his schooling at Mayo College, Ajmer and received his undergraduate degree from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.[7]

Career

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In 1982, he made his Test debut against Sri Lanka at Madras with 63 and shared a partnership of 156 with Sunil Gavaskar. In his next test, he scored 51 against Pakistan and shared an opening partnership with Sunil Gavaskar for 105. His highest test innings score is 93 made against West Indies at Calcutta in 1987.

His ODI average stands at 9.36. At Indian domestic level he represented Bengal cricket team and Delhi cricket team where he has a record of scoring over 10,000 runs with a top score of 287 and a batting average of 46.94. He resigned from domestic cricket in March 2001. His last club match was for East Bengal.[8]

He represented Bengal in the iconic Doordarshan national integration song, "Mile Sur Mera Tumara". In that he comes out of the Kolkata metro rail. He usually commentates on matches India play at home, which are broadcast by Star Sports.

In 2016, he was detected having jaw cancer which has kept him out of commentary box since January 2016.[9]

Arun Lal conferred with the Lifetime Achievement award by the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB's) on 3 August 2019.[10] He was served as president of the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club.[11][12][13]

Personal life

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Arun Lal in 2023

Arun Lal got married for the second time as the 66-year old tied the knot with his girlfriend Bulbul Saha on 2 May 2022, in Kolkata. Saha is 28 years younger than Lal.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Got married to friend Bulbul Saha. News". 2 May 2022. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  2. ^ Bose, Reshmi. "CCFC − 225 AND STILL COUNTING". wotweb.com. Kolkata: Window On Travel. Archived from the original on 10 June 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  3. ^ Chakraborty, Saionee (27 July 2016). "WHERE ARUN LAL GREW UP". telegraphindia.com. Kolkata: The Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  4. ^ indianexpress. Archived 19 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Arun Lal, Interview Archived 14 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Talukdar, Shreyasi (8 March 2020). "Arun Lal interview: Bengal Ranji Trophy team full of heroes, says coach as they gear up to face Saurashtra in final". Firstcricket. Firstpost. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Arun Lal – the man behind Bengal's march".
  8. ^ Arun Lal says good bye to cricket, ESPNcricinfo
  9. ^ Arun Lal in recovery after battling cancer
  10. ^ "CAB Lifetime Achievement award for Arun Lal. Cricket News". The Times of India. 31 July 2019.
  11. ^ "Calcutta Cricket and Football Club — Past Presidents". ccfc1792.com. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  12. ^ Chakraborty, Saionee (24 February 2017). "Arun the prez. Arun Lal! Meet the new president of CC&FC". telegraphindia.com. Kolkata: The Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  13. ^ Sarkar, Dhiman (16 November 2017). "How BCCI could hit 225 years of Indian cricket history for a six". hindustantimes.com. Kolkata: Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  14. ^ "Arun Lal marriage: Former India cricketer ties knot with Bulbul Saha, wedding pictures go viral". 3 May 2022.
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