Introduction
Ashok Bhimchandra Dinda (born 25 March 1984) is an Indian cricketer. He played for Bengal in domestic cricket and played for Rising Pune Supergiant in the Indian Premier League. Earlier he played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors India.
Early and domestic career
In the 2012 edition of the Indian Premier League, Dinda joined the Pune Warriors India franchise.
He was the leading wicket-taker for Bengal in the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy, with 35 dismissals in eight matches. In July 2018, he was named in the squad for India Green for the 2018–19 Duleep Trophy. He was also the leading wicket-taker for Bengal in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy, with 28 dismissals in eight matches..On 24 December 2019, Ashok Dinda was axed from the squad due to 'disciplinary reasons' ahead of Bengal's Elite Group A game versus Andhra.
International career
He played his first T20 international for India on 9 December 2007 against Sri Lanka at Nagpur. He took the wicket of Sanath Jayasuriya. He ended up with figures of 1/34 in 3 overs. While batting, he scored 19 runs off 20 deliveries before being bowled by Tillakaratne Dilshan.
Dinda made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in June 2010. He bowled 7.2 overs and took 0/49. He was picked for the 2010 Asia Cup squad in Sri Lanka. However he played only one game in that tournament, a group stage match against Sri Lanka, in which he ended up with figures of 0/39 in 5 overs.