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Raghuram Bhat: The Karnataka Spinner Who Now Keeps the BCCI's Books

374 first-class wickets, two Tests in 1983, and a move from the Chinnaswamy nets to cricket administration.

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  • Raghuram Bhat is a former Karnataka and India left-arm spinner who took 374 first-class wickets and played two Tests in 1983.
  • He was president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association from 2022 to 2025.
  • He was elected treasurer of the BCCI at its 94th AGM in September 2025.
Tariq Sallam, founder of The City 24/7 Tariq Sallam September 24, 2026 • 2 min read • Updated October 17, 2026
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A split scene of a worn red cricket ball on a pitch with stumps at sunset, blending into a boardroom table with leather ledgers, an open notebook, a pen and a calculator

Raghuram Bhat made his Ranji debut at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

“A blend of cricketing wisdom and financial discipline.”

• Colleagues on his appointment as BCCI treasurer, via Business Standard

Adwai Raghuram Bhat is a former India and Karnataka left-arm spinner born in 1958. He made his Ranji Trophy debut at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the 1979 to 1980 season, took 374 first-class wickets, and played two Tests in 1983. After serving as president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association from 2022 to 2025, he was elected treasurer of the BCCI at its 94th AGM in September 2025.

Sources differ on his birthplace, listing either Bangalore or Puttur, so I have kept to what they agree on. Here is the record.

Quick Information

He tied batters in knots at Chinnaswamy for a decade, and now he is the man who signs off on Indian cricket's cheques.

Born
1958
Bowling
Slow left-arm orthodox
Ranji debut
1979 to 1980, v Tamil Nadu, M Chinnaswamy Stadium
First-class
82 matches; 374 wickets at 22.66
Best
8 for 43
India
2 Tests, 1983
KSCA
President, 2022 to 2025
BCCI
Treasurer, from September 2025

Who Is Raghuram Bhat?

Raghuram Bhat is a former left-arm spinner who played for Karnataka and India, and is now a cricket administrator. He dominated school and junior cricket before making his Ranji debut.

When Did Raghuram Bhat Play for India?

He played two Tests in October 1983, against Pakistan and the West Indies.

What Was Raghuram Bhat's Domestic Record?

He took 374 wickets in 82 first-class matches at an average of 22.66, with 24 five-wicket hauls. In just his sixth first-class match he took nine wickets against Kerala at Davangere.

What Is Raghuram Bhat's Role in Cricket Administration?

He was president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association from 2022 to 2025. At the BCCI's 94th AGM in September 2025 he was elected treasurer, taking over from Prabhtej Bhatia, who became joint secretary. The same meeting elected Mithun Manhas president, a post vacant since Roger Binny's tenure ended in August 2025.

  • 1979 to 1980 Ranji debut, Chinnaswamy
  • 1983 Two Tests
  • 2022 KSCA president
  • 2025 BCCI treasurer
A LESSER-KNOWN FACT

He also mentored younger Karnataka spinners after his playing days.

Why Does Raghuram Bhat Belong in People of Bangalore?

THEIR BANGALORE CONNECTION

He played his home cricket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium and has run Karnataka cricket's association from Bengaluru.

FAQs

Who is Raghuram Bhat?

A former India and Karnataka left-arm spinner and the BCCI treasurer from 2025.

How many Tests did Raghuram Bhat play?

Two, in 1983.

When did Raghuram Bhat become BCCI treasurer?

At the BCCI's 94th AGM in September 2025.

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