Vatsal Vaghela

Vatsal Vaghela

Personal information
Full name	Vatsal Mahesh Vaghela
Born	(2002-03-20) 20 March 2002 (age 22) Milpitas, California, U.S.
Batting	Left-handed
Role	Slow left arm orthodox
Relations	Isani Vaghela (sister)
International information
National side	United States
T20I debut (cap 23)	23 December 2021 v Ireland
Last T20I	17 July 2022 v PNG
Source: Cricinfo, 17 July 2022

Vatsal Mahesh Vaghela (born 20 March 2002) is an American cricketer who plays as a bowler for the United States national cricket team.[1][2] He started playing American youth cricket with the Northern California Cricket Association.[3] He plays for Golden State Grizzles in Minor League Cricket.[4]

Biography

Vaghela was born and raised in California to an Indian immigrant family.[2] His sister, Isani Vaghela, also plays international cricket for the United States.[5][6]

In December 2021, Vaghela was named in the United States Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against Ireland.[5] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut on 23 December 2021, for the United States against Ireland.[7]

References

1. "Vatsal Vaghela". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
   - "Vatsal Vaghela". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
2. "Vatsal Vaghela". cricclubs. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
3. "Vatsal Vaghela". Northern California Cricket Association. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
4. Dhruv Barot (10 June 2021). "All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft". USA Cricket. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
5. Peter Della Penna. "Teenagers Jariwala, Vaghela named in USA squad for Ireland series at home". ESPN. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
6. "Several Indian-Origin Players Named in USA Cricket's squad for historic series against Ireland". Indica News. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
7. "2nd T20I (N), Lauderhill, Dec 23 2021, Ireland tour of United States of America and West Indies". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 January 2022.