About Hrishikesh Kanitkar
Hrishikesh Kanitkar is a former India batter and coach, remembered for hitting the winning boundary in a famous 1998 final against Pakistan in Dhaka. He is one of the most successful batters in Ranji Trophy history.
Career highlights
Kanitkar, a left-handed batter and off-spinner, played Tests and ODIs for India. His last-ball boundary to win the 1998 Independence Cup final remains one of the most memorable finishes in Indian cricket.
When he retired in 2015 he was one of only three batters to score over 8,000 Ranji Trophy runs, and the only captain to lift both the Elite and Plate titles. He later moved into coaching, including with India’s age-group and women’s teams.
What audiences love about Hrishikesh
Fans remember his Dhaka boundary with great affection.
He is respected in Maharashtra and Rajasthan cricket.
Leading a team to titles at two different levels of the Ranji Trophy shows rare leadership, which he can share with business audiences.
Why brands work with Hrishikesh Kanitkar
Kanitkar offers a famous match-winning moment and coaching expertise. He suits corporate talks, coaching programmes and Maharashtra brands.
Campaigns that suit Hrishikesh Kanitkar
- Corporate talks on pressure and leadership
- Cricket academies
- Maharashtra brands
- Nostalgia campaigns
- Sports media
Planning a campaign with Hrishikesh
Story-led creative about the Dhaka final suits Kanitkar.
Booking Hrishikesh Kanitkar through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Hrishikesh’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
What is Hrishikesh Kanitkar famous for? The winning boundary in the 1998 Independence Cup final against Pakistan.
How many Ranji runs did he score? Over 8,000.
Has he coached? Yes, including India’s age-group and women’s teams.
How quickly can a booking with Hrishikesh 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 Hrishikesh’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Hrishikesh 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 Hrishikesh review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Hrishikesh’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Hrishikesh 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 Hrishikesh 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.
How is Hrishikesh Kanitkar’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 Hrishikesh’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Hrishikesh Kanitkar’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.
