The first Assamese male cricketer to represent India at the international level was Abu Nechim Ahmed. While he did not debut in a senior-level ODI or Test match, he represented India in Under-19 cricket, India A, and was also part of the Indian squad for the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2006.
Abu Nechim became the first-ever cricketer from Assam to be selected for a national-level Indian cricket team, paving the way for players from the Northeast region to dream of international cricket careers.
He later played in the Indian Premier League (IPL), further raising Assam’s visibility in mainstream Indian cricket.
Conclusion:
The first male cricketer from Assam to represent India was Abu Nechim Ahmed, who played in the 2006 ICC U-19 World Cup. Though he hasn’t yet played in a senior ODI or Test match, his national selection remains a milestone in Assam’s cricket history and a major inspiration for young players across the Northeast.
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