Rakesh Tandon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Rakesh Tandon

Date of Birth: 27-Feb-1953

Place of Birth: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Profession: cricketer

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Rakesh Prithviraj Tandon (born 27 February 1953) is a former cricketer who played first-class cricket in India from 1969 to 1977. Rakesh Tandon was a leg-spin bowler, lower-order batsman and fine close-in fielder.
His best bowling figures were 6 for 34 for Central Zone against North Zone in the Duleep Trophy in 1971-72, when he and Salim Durani dismissed North Zone for 85.
His highest score was 142 not out for Bombay against Baroda in the Ranji Trophy in 1976-77.
He played in two matches for India against the visiting Sri Lankan team in 1975-76 in the days before Sri Lanka achieved Test status.