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Mayank Agarwal: The Bengaluru Opener Who Made the Wait Worth It

A Bishop Cotton boy who piled up runs for Karnataka for years, finally got a Test cap in Melbourne in 2018, and hit two double centuries within a year.

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  • Mayank Agarwal is a Bengaluru-born opener and Bishop Cotton Boys' School alumnus who made his Test debut in Melbourne in December 2018.
  • In 2019 he scored Test double centuries of 215 against South Africa and 243 against Bangladesh.
  • He captains Karnataka, scored 160 in the 2025 to 2026 Ranji Trophy final and played for Durham in 2026.
Tariq Sallam, founder of The City 24/7 Tariq Sallam October 1, 2026 • 2 min read
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A cricket kit bag with pads, a helmet, a bat and a towel on a bench beside practice nets at sunrise, with red balls on the pitch

Mayank Agarwal plays for Karnataka.

“He scored so many domestic runs that the selectors eventually ran out of reasons.”

• On his Test call-up

Mayank Agarwal is a Bengaluru-born opening batsman who made his Test debut for India in Melbourne in December 2018 after several prolific seasons for Karnataka. In 2019 he scored two Test double centuries, 215 against South Africa and 243 against Bangladesh. He studied at Bishop Cotton Boys' School and has captained Karnataka. He captains Karnataka, scored 160 in the 2025 to 2026 Ranji Trophy final, and played county cricket for Durham in 2026.

He is part of Karnataka's long line of classical opening batsmen. This profile keeps to the well-documented record.

Quick Information

Years of domestic runs, one Melbourne debut and two double centuries in a year. Patience, Karnataka style.

Born
February 16, 1991, Bengaluru
School
Bishop Cotton Boys' School
Test debut
December 2018, Melbourne
Double centuries
215 v South Africa and 243 v Bangladesh, 2019
State
Karnataka, including as captain
Recent
Karnataka captain; Durham, 2026 County Championship

What Are Mayank Agarwal's Best Innings?

His Test double centuries in 2019, 215 against South Africa in Visakhapatnam and 243 against Bangladesh in Indore.

How Did Mayank Agarwal Earn His Test Cap?

Through very heavy scoring in domestic cricket for Karnataka, including a record-breaking season.

A LESSER-KNOWN FACT

He scored 76 on Test debut at the MCG in 2018.

Why Does Mayank Agarwal Belong in People of Bangalore?

THEIR BANGALORE CONNECTION

Born and schooled in Bengaluru, he is a product of Karnataka's cricket system and has led the state side.

HOW I PUT THIS TOGETHER

I haven't interviewed Mayank Agarwal for this piece. It's pieced together from online research: published interviews, news reports, books and official records, cross-checked against each other. If you know Mayank Agarwal and spot something I've got wrong, tap the WhatsApp icon at the bottom right and tell me, and I'll fix it.

FAQs

Where was Mayank Agarwal born?

In Bengaluru.

How many Test double centuries has Mayank Agarwal scored?

Two, both in 2019.

Contact Details

Where to find out more.

Karnataka State Cricket Association

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