Krishnan Bhaskar Pillai (born 27 February 1963) is a former Indian cricketer who was a prolific run scorer for Delhi and North Zone.

Bhaskar Pillai
Personal information
Full name
Krishnan Bhaskar Pillai
Born (1963-02-27) 27 February 1963 (age 61)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off-break
RoleBatsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1982–1994Delhi
Career statistics
Competition FC List A
Matches 95 37
Runs scored 5,443 926
Batting average 52.84 38.58
100s/50s 18/21 1/6
Top score 222* 104
Balls bowled 238 9
Wickets 2 0
Bowling average 68.50
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 1/20
Catches/stumpings 100/1 9/–
Source: CricketArchive, 15 August 2022

A right-handed batsman, he had particular success between 1983 and 1989 in the Ranji Trophy where he averaged about 70. Although he never got to play international cricket for India, he was once a standby for India's tour of Sri Lanka in 1985. He also once represented the Rest of India to play against Bombay at Nagpur and he scored a century in the second innings. In September 2016, he was appointed as Delhi senior team coach.[1]

In August 2018, he was appointed as the coach of Uttarakhand cricket team.[2]

In 2023, Bahrain Cricket Federation (BCF) appoints K Bhaskar Pillai as head coach.

References

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  1. ^ "KP Bhaskar appointed new Delhi senior team coach, Vijay Dahiya U-23 coach". Indian Express. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  2. ^ "BCCI eases entry for new domestic teams as logistical challenges emerge". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
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