Hemanga Baruah
Hemanga Baruah was an Indian first-class cricketer from Assam. He played for Assam between 1984/85 - 1991/92. He was a left hand batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler. He was born in Gauhati.
Baruah was one of the finest swing bowlers ever produced by Assam. He started his cricket from Gauhati Town Club. He played for Assam in Vijay Merchant Trophy in 1980, Cooch Behar Trophy and C K Nayudu Trophy in 1982.
Baruah made his Ranji Trophy debut against Bihar in 1984-85 and took five wickets in his very first innings. He played 20 first class matches and took 50 wickets during 1984-85 to 1991-92. His best bowling figures were 5/38 against Tripura. He also played for the Indian school team against West Indies school team and took the wicket of Brian Lara at the Nehru Stadium in the year 1984. Hemanga Baruah also represented India U-19 in one Test Match against Australia U-19 which was held from 9 March to 12 March 1985 at Patna.
