Draft:Ankush Sharma Attry
Ankush Attry (born 5 April 1996) is an Indian former professional cricketer and wheelchair cricket coach. He is known for his contributions to Indian wheelchair cricket at both national and international levels and for his leadership as head coach of multiple teams, including the Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team and the Haryana Wheelchair Cricket Team. He is also associated with Khelo India Sports Samiti as head coach.
Early Life
Ankush Attry was born in Rohtak, Haryana, India. From an early age, he showed a strong interest in cricket and began formal training during his school years. He balanced academics with competitive sport and actively participated in inter-school and academy-level tournaments, where he gained early recognition for his batting ability and match temperament. He later pursued higher education and earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Education
Ankush Sharma Attry completed his Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Alongside his academic pursuits, he continued active involvement in competitive cricket.
Cricket Career
Attry began his cricketing career through organized school and academy competitions. His consistent performances in competitive matches led to his selection for teams associated with the Ranji Trophy circuit. He played primarily as a wicket-keeper batsman and was regarded as an emerging wicket-keeper batsman at the domestic level. As a batsman, he was known for his technical discipline, ability to build long innings, and reliability in pressure situations. During his playing career, he recorded several notable individual performances, including 153 runs against Modern School and 99 runs against Maharaja Shoor Saini Cricket Academy, along with match-winning contributions against teams representing Tripura and Himachal Pradesh. Due to his consistent run-scoring and impact performances, Attry received the Cricketer of the Year award at junior competitive level.
Ranji Trophy Selection
Ankush Sharma Attry was selected by the Tripura Cricket Association to represent the team in the Ranji Trophy. He was also selected for Ranji Trophy participation, reflecting institutional recognition of his cricketing abilities.
Awards and Recognition
Ankush Sharma Attry was awarded Cricketer of the Year in the under-16 category by the All India Junior Cricket League. During the award period, he played 10 matches, scored 564 runs, and took 13 wickets, as reported in newspaper coverage.
Coaching Career
After concluding his active playing career, Attry transitioned into coaching and dedicated himself to the development of wheelchair cricket in India. He was appointed to official coaching and leadership roles within national and state-level wheelchair cricket organizations. He has served as Former Head Coach – Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team (domestic and international), Head Coach – Haryana Wheelchair Cricket Team, and Head Coach – Khelo India Sports Samiti. Under his coaching leadership, the Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team achieved significant international success, including a bilateral international wheelchair cricket series victory in Bangladesh with a 2–0 series win. As a coach, he focused on structured technical and tactical training, physical conditioning programs for wheelchair cricketers, match preparation, and player development.
International Coaching Experience
Ankush Sharma Attry represented India as a coach for the India Wheelchair Cricket Team in an international wheelchair cricket series held in Bangladesh. Under the coaching setup, India won the series 2–0 against Bangladesh. The series, team victories, and return celebrations received extensive newspaper coverage.
Achievements and recognition:
Awarded Cricketer of the Year at junior competitive level. Selected for teams associated with the Ranji Trophy circuit. Appointed official coach of national and state wheelchair cricket teams. Coached India to an international series victory in Bangladesh. Featured in multiple national and regional newspapers for playing and coaching achievements.
Contribution to Wheelchair Cricket
Attry is recognized for his contribution to the promotion and development of wheelchair cricket in India. Through structured coaching systems and grassroots engagement, he has worked to improve technical skills, fitness standards, and competitive preparedness of differently-abled athletes. His efforts have helped increase awareness of adaptive sports and strengthen competitive opportunities for wheelchair cricketers at national and international levels.
Media Coverage
Ankush Sharma Attry has appeared in multiple newspaper articles and press interviews related to cricket and wheelchair cricket. He has also participated in press interviews conducted by national media outlets, including interactions recorded with ANI.
Personal Life
Ankush Sharma Attry resides in Rohtak, Haryana, and continues to be associated with cricket coaching and sports development activities.