About Ashok Malhotra
Ashok Malhotra is a former India batter who played 7 Tests and 20 ODIs between 1982 and 1986. He was once the highest run-scorer in the Ranji Trophy and was hailed as the “next Viswanath”.
Career highlights
Malhotra was a stylish middle-order batter who scored heavily in domestic cricket.
In the early 1990s he played as an overseas professional in Scotland. He later moved into coaching and cricket administration.
What audiences love about Ashok
Fans remember Malhotra’s elegant strokeplay.
He is respected in North Indian cricket.
His long involvement with the game as a player, coach and administrator gives him rich stories and insight for cricket events.
Being compared to Gundappa Viswanath early in his career shows how highly his talent was rated. His time playing in Scotland also gave him an international outlook, and he is a good mentor for young batters about technique and adapting to different conditions.
Why brands work with Ashok Malhotra
Malhotra offers experience and heritage. He suits coaching programmes, corporate talks and nostalgia campaigns.
Campaigns that suit Ashok Malhotra
- Cricket academies
- Corporate talks
- Nostalgia campaigns
- Cricket events
- Sports administration events
Planning a campaign with Ashok
Experience-led creative suits Malhotra.
Booking Ashok Malhotra through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Ashok’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
How many Tests did Ashok Malhotra play? Seven.
What was he once called? The “next Viswanath”.
Did he play abroad? Yes, as a professional in Scotland.
How quickly can a booking with Ashok be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Ashok’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Ashok include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Ashok review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Ashok’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Ashok do social media posts for a brand? Yes, subject to approval. Instagram posts, reels and stories are commonly bundled with endorsement and appearance deals, and the number of posts, captions and tagging are agreed in the contract.
Is Ashok available for events outside the season? Appearances in other cities can be arranged depending on schedule. Travel, stay and the appearance window are agreed upfront so the day runs smoothly.
Can we book Ashok for a virtual appearance? Video messages, live sessions and recorded greetings are often possible and can be a cost-effective option for internal events, launches and digital campaigns.
How is Ashok Malhotra’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Ashok’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Ashok Malhotra’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
