Aniruddha Chore (born 10 October 1991) is an Indian cricketer who plays as a wicket-keeper.[1] After playing for Vidarbha from 2011/12 to 2014/15 in India,[2] Chore went on to play for Northern Knights for the 2022 season in Ireland.[3]
Career
In October 2011, Chore scored an unbeaten 253 runs in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy, the highest individual score for Vidarbha at any level.[4] Chore made his first-class debut on 3 November 2011, for Vidarbha in the 2011–12 Ranji Trophy.[5] Later the same month, in his third first-class match, Chore scored his maiden century, with 157 runs against Services.[6] After playing in ten first-class matches, Chore moved to Oman in 2018 for more opportunities.[7] Chore went to Oman with two other cricketers, with the aim to play for the national team within three years,[8] and to play in ICC tournaments.[9] In 2020, Chore was named the best player in the Oman One-Day Premier League.[10]
In January 2021, Chore signed for North Down Cricket Club in Northern Ireland.[11] Prior to moving to Northern Ireland, Chore had played for the Oman A cricket team.[12] In July 2021, Chore scored 121 not out for North Down against Lisburn Cricket Club.[13] By August 2021, Chore had scored 478 runs without being dismissed, leading him to gain comparisons to Don Bradman,[14] and being called the "signing of the season".[15]