Suresh Luthra (27 November 1944 – 12 February 2019) was an Indian
first-class cricketer. He played most of his career for
Delhi.
Luthra scored 1014 runs in 76 innings in
first-class cricket and made one century. His left-arm
fast bowling was more successful, with 262 wickets in 67 matches. His best innings figures were 9 for 70 against
Services in the
Ranji Trophy
The Ranji Trophy (also known as Mastercard Ranji Trophy for sponsorship reasons) is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between multiple teams representing regional and state cricket associations. Board of Control for Cr ...
in 1976–77.
He averaged 16.92 and amassed 14
five-wicket haul
In cricket, a five-wicket haul (also known as a "five–for" or "fifer") occurs when a bowler takes five or more wickets in a single innings. This is regarded by critics as a notable achievement, equivalent to a century from a batsman.
Takin ...
s and two
ten-wicket hauls. He played some limited overs cricket before retiring in 1981.
References
External links
Suresh Luthra Cricinfo Profile
1944 births
2019 deaths
Indian cricketers
Delhi cricketers
Punjab, India cricketers
North Zone cricketers
Northern Punjab cricketers
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