Stories of Indian Cricketers Who Started in College Cricket

Raj A
Aug 23
2 min read

Cricketer remains focused after a delivery under a vibrant afternoon sky, with players and spectators observing the intense match.

Introduction

Many of India’s biggest cricketing stars once walked through college corridors, balancing books with bats. College cricket has long been a breeding ground for talent, even if it lacked structured exposure. With NCCL 2025 (National Campus Cricket League), a new generation of college cricketers now has a national platform to follow in their footsteps.

Here are some inspiring stories of Indian cricketers who started their journey in college cricket.

🏏 Rahul Dravid – The Gentleman’s Game from St. Joseph’s

Played college cricket at St. Joseph’s College, Bengaluru.
His calm technique and discipline caught the eye of selectors early.
Became one of India’s most reliable Test batsmen.

🏏 Sourav Ganguly – Prince of Kolkata

Studied at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata.
His aggressive leadership and fearless batting reshaped Indian cricket.
College cricket gave him the foundation for his bold captaincy style.

🏏 Ravichandran Ashwin – From College All-Rounder to Spin King

Represented SSN College of Engineering, Chennai.
His sharp cricketing mind and skill with the ball took him from campus matches to international glory.

🏏 Anil Kumble – The Engineer Who Bowled India to Wins

Pursued engineering while playing for his college in Bengaluru.
Proved that academics and cricket can go hand in hand.

🚀 NCCL 2025 – Continuing the Legacy

In the past, these players had to rely on fragmented tournaments and selectors’ luck. NCCL 2025 changes that, offering a national, structured platform for students to gain exposure.

Conclusion

The stories of Dravid, Ganguly, Ashwin, and Kumble prove that college cricket can produce legends. With NCCL 2025, the next wave of heroes could be discovered directly from campuses across India.

👉 Your journey could be next—Register for NCCL 2025.