Arzan Nagwaswalla is a talented Indian cricketer who has made a name for himself in the domestic circuit, known for his left-arm fast bowling and impressive stats in first-class and List A cricket. He was born on October 17, 1997, in Surat, Gujarat, and comes from a Parsi family.
Arzan Nagwaswalla has been steadily climbing the ranks and gaining recognition in the Indian domestic cricket scene. Born on October 17, 1997, in Surat, Gujarat, he hails from a Parsi family, making him one of the rare Parsi cricketers to play cricket in India. In May 2021, Nagwaswalla received a significant opportunity when he was named as one of the four standby players in India's Test squad for the World Test Championship final and the subsequent England tour, although he did not make it into the playing XI. Prior to fully dedicating himself to cricket, Nagwaswalla was also involved in athletics, which helped improve his fitness levels. Despite experiencing some injury setbacks early in his career, Nagwaswalla's left-arm fast bowling has garnered attention with its natural swing. In domestic cricket, he has claimed over 100 wickets in fewer than 40 first-class games, often maintaining an impressive average below 25. Arzan Rohinton Nagwaswalla is a name that has been emerging in Indian domestic cricket over the past few years. He was born on October 17, 1997, in Surat, Gujarat, and grew up in a small town near the Maharashtra-Gujarat border. Nagwaswalla made his first-class debut for Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy in November 2018, and by then, he had already played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy earlier that year. A few months later, he also broke into the T20 setup during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Since then, he has become a vital part of Gujarat's bowling attack and has also represented the West Zone in the Duleep Trophy. His brief stint with the Indian Test squad as a standby player in 2021 indicates that he was on the selectors' radar, and he will be looking to catch the selectors' eye during the Duleep Trophy 2025. Nagwaswalla comes from the Parsi community, one of the smallest religious groups in India, making his selection as a standby player for the Indian Test team in 2021 a proud moment for the community. It was a moment of recognition for an entire community that had not seen a Parsi in the national squad since the days of Farokh Engineer. Nagwaswalla comes from a close-knit Parsi family rooted in the village of Nargol, near the Gujarat-Maharashtra border. His family is not from a sporting background, but they have always been supportive of his cricketing dreams. It was his elder brother, Vispi, who first introduced him to the game. There is a well-known story from his early career, after he took five wickets on his Ranji Trophy debut, his brother broke down in tears, overwhelmed with pride. That same night, villagers gathered outside their home with drums to celebrate. Nagwaswalla's father did not grow up around cricket, but never once doubted his son's dream. He is now a retired employee from the private sector and leads a simple life in their village of Nargol. Apart from this, personal details like his name are not known. Nagwaswalla's mother stayed away from the public eye. Nagwaswalla once shared a fond memory of his mother, that when he was just starting out and had to travel long distances for matches or training camps, his mother would make sure he left home with a packed bag of food. Nagwaswalla's elder brother, Vispi, has been the foundation of his cricketing journey. There were no fancy training facilities or structured academies back then. Vispi did not have formal training himself, but he never stopped encouraging Nagwaswalla. There is no information regarding Nagwaswalla having any sisters. On X, formerly Twitter, Nagwaswalla has not created an official account, although there is an account in his name with just 14 followers. He mainly uses Instagram to post content. On Facebook, the Indian bowler has not created an account. We will provide an update when he decides to create a Facebook account. Nagwaswalla tends to keep his personal life quite private, especially when it comes to relationships. As of now, there is no public information about him being in a relationship or married. There is no reliable source to confirm Nagwaswalla's girlfriend. He has kept his personal life out of the media buzz. Nagwaswalla's net worth is not yet known, as he has not featured in international cricket yet, so data regarding net worth is not credible. His strong performances for Gujarat, especially in tournaments like the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, have really helped him build a solid reputation. Besides his domestic achievements, Nagwaswalla gained valuable experience by working as a net bowler for the Mumbai Indians during the IPL 2021 season, even though he did not make it to the playing squad. Being named as a standby player for India's Test squad in 2021 was another big step up. The exact details of his salary are also not publicly available. Nagwaswalla's career began with his big break when he made his List A debut for Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy back in February 2018. Not long after, in November that same year, he stepped onto the first-class stage during the Ranji Trophy, and that's when people really started to take notice of his left-arm pace and ability to swing the ball. Over time, he has had some unforgettable performances, like the time he took 10 wickets against Punjab in a Ranji Trophy match. He also shone in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, grabbing six wickets in a game. In 2021, he was named a standby player for India's Test squad for the ICC World Test Championship final. In first-class cricket, he has played 40 matches and taken 140 wickets, with his best innings figures being 5 for 50 and a match haul of 10 for 114. His average of around 26 and economy just over 3 runs an over show that he is both effective and economical. Plus, with multiple four and five-wicket hauls, and even a ten-wicket match, it's clear he can be a match-winner on his day. In List A cricket, Nagwaswalla has played 45 matches and grabbed 79 wickets. His best bowling of 6 for 54 shows he can be deadly in the shorter formats too. His average is slightly better here at around 25, and he keeps things tight with an economy rate of 5.4 runs per over. When it comes to T20s, Nagwaswalla really shines. In 39 games, he has taken 61 wickets, with his best figures being an incredible 6 for 13. He has an average of under 17 and a strike rate of just over 13 balls per wicket. Back in 2019, Nagwaswalla had a stellar Ranji Trophy season by taking 21 wickets in just eight matches, with a best of 5 for 90. Then, in 2020, he had a truly unforgettable performance when he took 10 wickets in a match against Punjab, earning him the Player of the Match award. Things got even more exciting in 2021 when he was named as a standby player for India's squad in the World Test Championship final and the Test series against England. That same year, he got some invaluable experience bowling in the nets for the Mumbai Indians during the IPL. Nagwaswalla became the first Parsi cricketer in 46 years to be picked for the Indian men's national team. What is Nagwaswalla's age and birthday? Nagwaswalla is 27 years old, born on October 17, 1997. There is no reliable source to confirm Nagwaswalla's girlfriend. What is Nagwaswalla's net worth and salary? Nagwaswalla's net worth is not yet known, as he has not featured in international cricket yet, so data regarding net worth is not credible. What are Nagwaswalla's career achievements? Back in 2019, Nagwaswalla had a stellar Ranji Trophy season by taking 21 wickets in just eight matches. Then, in 2020, he took 10 wickets in a match against Punjab. 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