Nayan Mongia was one of the most competent wicket-keepers for India during the early part of the 90’s. His nifty keeping, combined with competent batting served India well and he is only the third Indian keeper after Syed Kirmani and Kiran More to achieve the double of scoring 1000 runs and taking 100 catches. On his first tour to England, he served as an understudy to More. However, he managed to impress England keeper Alan Knott, who reckoned that Mongia was a natural keeper. Following the departure of More, Mongia became the full time keeper for India during the 90’s. His razor-sharp reflexes, combined with his competent batting skills, made him a valuable asset. In the ODI format, he was chosen to be a pinch-hitter in the middle order as well as in the opening position.