- Name: Advay Shidhaye
- Attributes: Left handed Batter/ Left Arm orthodox Bowler
- DOB: 14/01/1998
- City: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Age at which Started playing Cricket: 14 years old
- First Academy Name: Dilip Vengsarkar Cricket Academy, Pune
- Current Academy or Place of practice: PYC Gymkhana, Pune
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Clubs have played/represented for so far (at any level):
- Dilip Vengsarkar Cricket Academy, Pune
- United Cricket Club, Pune (affiliated by Rajasthan Royals Cricket academy)
- PYC Hindu gymkhana, Pune
- Scale Up Cricket Academy, Pune
- PJ Hindu Gymkhana, Mumbai (A Division)
- New Hind CC, Mumbai (A Division)
- KRP cricket club, Mumbai
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Teams Represented at State Level:
- Represented Team Maharashtra in U-25 Bapuna Trophy in Vidarbha.
- Represented Maharashtra in Men’s U-25 State A trophy (held by BCCI) in Kerala.
- Represented team Puneri Bappa in Maharashtra Premier League.
Other Cricketing Achievements-
Received India’s first cricket scholarship from Gautam Gambhir and represented India in a exhibition tour to Leicester, UK. (In the Year 2016)
Summary:
When it comes to clean strikers of the ball in Maharashtra Cricket who can turn around the course of the game in no time, Advay Shidhaye is one name which often comes in mind! A young hard hitting all-rounder who can be equally impactful both with the bat as well as with the ball.
Unlike most of the kids, Advay started playing cricket a little late at the age of 14 but rose through the ranks in no time in Maharastra Cricket. Starting his journey at Dilip Vengsarkar Cricket Academy in Pune, Advay went on to represent Multiple Clubs throughout his last one decade of professional cricket. Advay has also played for Top Division Clubs of Pune like the iconic PYC Gymkhana and United CC to reputed clubs like PJ Hindu Gymkhana and New Hindu CC in Mumbai Cricket.
Advay also made his state level debut for Maharashtra representing Maharashtra U25 Team in U25 Bapuna Trophy in Vidarbha and U25 State A Men’s A Trophy organized by BCCI in Kerala. Advay’s versatility as a player has ensured him performing consistently across all formats. From scoring a record breaking Double Century in T20 Cricket at Baramati Stadium in Maharashtra to scoring a blazing 48 ball 105 runs in Times Shield to scoring a 53 ball ton in PDCA Tournament, Advay has proved time and again, that he can adapt quickly to different formats of the game. If stats or records are anything to go by, Advay probably remains the only player in Maharashtra or maybe even across India to score 2 Double Tons in T20 Format in professional leather ball cricket.
What’s more, if his hard hitting skills and clutch abilities with the bat were’nt enough, he is equally impactful with the ball as well. Advay has as many as 15 fifers to his name across different tournaments including some key spells in Top Division and State level tournaments. His 5/39 in 16 overs in MCA Invitation Tournament vs Nanded or his 5/6 in 8 overs in B Division Goa Cricket Association Tournament are some silent testimonies of how handy he can be with the ball.
Top Performances till now:
- 227* (not out) off 67 balls in professional leather ball T20 Cricket at Baramati stadium. (State Record)
- 203 off 71 balls in Professional Leather ball T20 Cricket in Pune.
- 172 off 187 balls and 18 overs- 2 maidens- 70 runs- 4 wickets in MCA invitation tournament against Dilip vengsarkar cricket academy.
- 105 off 48 balls in Mumbai Times Shield tournament against MCA staff club.
- 108 off 47 balls against Thailand International Team.
- 75* (not out) off 31 balls and 9 overs- 68 runs- 5 wickets in Mumbai Times Shield tournament against Thane.
- 5/39 in 16 overs- 4 maidens– 39 runs- 5 wickets in MCA Invitation tournament against Nanded.
- 111 off 73 balls in MCA invitation tournament.
- 5/6 in 8 overs & 1 maiden– 5 wickets in Goa Cricket Association B Division tournament.
- 58* (not out) off 36 balls during run chase in Maharashtra Premier League (Received Man of the match award)
- 28* not out off 13 balls during run chase in Maharashtra Premier League (received man of the match)
- 104 off 53 balls in PDCA tournament.
CRUCIAL STATS:
- Approximate Number of Half Centuries so far: 86 half centuries
- Approximate Number of Centuries so far: 24 centuries
- Your Highest Individual Score in all 3 Formats:
- 227* (T20 cricket) {Record}
- 203 (T20 cricket)
- 172 runs (Multi-day cricket)
- 105* runs (One day cricket)
Approximate Number of fifers you have taken so far:
15- fifers
51- 3-fers
Your Best Bowling Figures till Date: (all 3 formats)
- 7/70 (Multi day cricket)
- 5/68 (One Day cricket)
- 5/6 (T20 Cricket)
Idol Players:
- Suresh Raina
- Michael Hussey
- Virat Kohli
- Yuvraj Singh
- Sachin Tendulkar
Plans/goals ahead in the coming years in context to cricket:
- To play highest level of competitive cricket all over the country.
- Looking for Overseas opportunities again.
- To always be a utility player for any team I represent!
Other Achievements/Skills-
I am an ACE & ACSM Certified Health Coach
(Personal trainer, S&C coach and Nutritionist) and I have my own Lifestyle & Wellness brand named The Tatva Tribe.
Training and Fitness regimen in the week:
During season- mostly focus on mobility and active recovery.
Off season: hypertrophic training, explosive power training. One week hardcore- one week moderate.
Advay shared with Zoomcricket.in “The goal is definitely to be a top tier professional cricketer. I want to represent India and play highest levels of competitive cricket. I want to make sure i keep on working myself to become a true utility player who can deliver as per team’s requirements. Being a certified S&C Coach, i make sure my fitness is taken care of and i work hard on my fitness on daily basis.
At the same time, being a professional cricketer is not easy, one has to be open for all alll type of opportunities which can help us grow. I am also actively looking and open for overseas opportunities as a Professional Player.
