Joydeep Mukherjee
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Male
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Birth:
5 February 1967
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Biography
Introduction
Joydeep Mukherjee (born 5 February 1967) is an Indian former first-class cricketer who played for Bengal. He took up various coaching roles after his playing career.
Career
Mukherjee was a right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm off break bowler. He appeared in 13 first-class and 6 List A matches, playing for Bengal and East Zone. He played for Bengal & East Zone between 1987/88 and 1994/95 seasons.
Mukherjee became the cricket manager of the Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008 and remains with the franchise as a coaching staff as of 2015. As of February 2016, Mukherjee is the head of cricket operations and the assistant coach of Bengal Ranji team.. He also works as a commentator and head coach of Bengal age-group teams.