Rajat Paliwal strikes 21st first-class century as he avoids seeing his name on scoreboard

03 Nov 2026, 07:00 am IST|
Rajat Paliwal strikes 21st first-class century as he avoids seeing his name on scoreboard
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Rajat Paliwal struck his 21st first-class century on Monday at Palam's Air Force Complex Ground, rescuing Services against Delhi.

Ravikant has operated the manual scoreboard at the ground for 35 years, and one batter's name has been missing there since cricket resumed after Covid. Services captain Paliwal prefers not to see his name while batting, a superstition he believes helps him concentrate.

Rajat PaliwalServicesDelhiPalam'S Air Force Complex GroundRavikant