Meet the ‘father of Indian cricket’ whose only Test debut was for England, never played for India

A noble figure long before it emerges as a dominant force in the global jack of India NawanagarGujarat entered England’s cricket areas elegantly and became the first Indian to participate in the test jack. This was Trailblazing Cricket player was Kumar Shri RanjitsinhjiIt is called love ‘Ranji‘A man who transforms the art of kicking and leaves a permanent legacy in sports.

He was born on September 10, 1872, Ranjitsinhji He moved to England to continue his work at the University of Cambridge. During this time, extraordinary cricket capabilities characterized by unusual techniques and fast wrist movements began to emerge. By popularizing innovative shots such as leg look and late cutting, it brought a new groundbreaking grace and talent for that period.

After success with Cambridge and Sussex in the district cricket, Ranji’s The test came to an important moment in the history of the test. Although he faced some opposition due to his ethnic origin, in July 1896, Manchester chose to represent Britain against Australia in Old Trafford. He made a remarkable output, scored a 62 and impressive 154 in the first Inning, rapidly rose to Stardom and silenced any concern about his choice.

Ranji From 1896 to 1902, he participated in 15 test matches for England, and accumulated an impressive an average of 44.95 runs, which included two centuries and six centuries. The first class statistics were even more surprising, more than 24,000 running and in the name of the 72 centuries.

The impact on the game was so important that India’s leading local first -class tournament Ranji When Trophy was founded in his honor in 1934, he was elected only a year after his passing. It is celebrated widely as one of the biggest players in history and is often called the “father of the Indian cricket”.

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