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Avi Barot Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth25 June 1992

Age29 (at time of death)

BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat, India

ProfessionCricketer (Wicket-keeper)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseNidhi Brahmbhatt

FamilyFather - Late Arunbhai Barot; Mother - Kashmira Barot; Sister - Nidhi Manan Patel

Avi Barot Biography

Avi Arunbhai Barot was an Indian domestic cricketer from Ahmedabad who played as a right‑hand wicketkeeper-batsman and occasional offbreak bowler. He captA

Early life and background

Avi Arunbhai Barot was born on 25 June 1992 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Raised in his hometown, he developed into a promising young cricketer and went on to represent several state sides in India. He stood about 165 cm tall (approximately 5 feet 5 inches) and was noted for his black hair and eyes. Outside cricket, he enjoyed reading novels and travelling.

Career

Barot was a right‑hand batsman who kept wicket and could bowl right‑arm offbreak. At the junior level he featured for Gujarat Under‑19s and was involved with India Under‑19s. In domestic senior cricket he played for Gujarat, Haryana and Saurashtra during his career.

He made his List A debut for Gujarat in a match against Maharashtra at Vadodara on 10 February 2011. His first‑class debut came later that year for Gujarat against Delhi at Valsad from 10–13 November 2011. Barot also appeared in domestic T20 competitions, with one listed appearance in Mohali on 1 April 2014 and a later match in Indore on 19 January 2021.

Across formats he played in 38 first‑class matches, 38 List A fixtures and 20 domestic T20 games. He was part of the Saurashtra squad that won the Ranji Trophy in the 2019–20 season. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2021 he produced a particularly eye‑catching innings, scoring 122 off 53 balls in a domestic T20 match.

Public profile

Barot married Nidhi Brahmbhatt on 28 February 2017. At the time of his death, his wife was reported to be pregnant. His parents are Arunbhai Barot (deceased) and Kashmira Barot; he also had a sister, Nidhi Manan Patel.

Domestic cricket figures and administrators remembered him after his passing. Saurashtra Cricket and the Gujarat Cricket Association issued statements expressing shock and sorrow, and former Saurashtra captain and association president Jaydev Shah commented on Barot’s abilities and character.

Death

Avi Barot died on 15 October 2021 in Ahmedabad. He was 29 years old. The reported cause of death was cardiac arrest.

Latest updates

After his passing, tributes came from teammates, state associations and followers of domestic cricket acknowledging both his on‑field performances and his presence within his teams.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy innings

Scored 122 off 53 balls in a domestic T20 match in 2021.

2021
Ranji Trophy (Saurashtra squad)

Member of the Saurashtra team that won the Ranji Trophy in 2019–20.

2019-20
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Career Highlights

  1. Represented Gujarat, Haryana and Saurashtra in Indian domestic cricket
  2. Played for India Under-19s and Gujarat Under-19s
  3. Part of Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy winning squad (2019–20)
  4. Scored 122 off 53 balls in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match (2021)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avi Barot born?

25 June 1992

What is Avi Barot known for?

Cricketer (Wicket-keeper)

What is Avi Barot’s marital status?

Married

Who is Avi Barot married to?

Nidhi Brahmbhatt