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Ranjitsinhji
Thu, June 21 2018
Ranjitsinhji toys with Johannes Kotze
Johannes Kotze was tricked by his South African teammates that day at Hove, and KS Ranjitsinhji took advantage to the fullest.
Fri, April 28 2017
KS Ranjitsinhji: The Maharaja of Elegance — and of Nawanagar
For Neville Cardus, there was far more to Ranji than his leg-glance, something almost mystical in the way that he played his game, indeed in the way he approached the game.
Tue, June 14 2016
Watch one of the oldest cricket videos! Yes, it’s Ranjitsinhji batting in nets
Ranji played 15 Tests in which he scored a staggering 989 runs at a healthy average of 44.95.
Mon, May 30 2016
Early cricket hundreds on Indian soil, 1859 to 1902
Playing for The Maharaja’s team, KS Ranjitsinhji had scored 257 not out in a team total of 633 for 4, sharing a 3rd-wicket partnership of 376 with the great Parsee stalwart, Col. Kekhashru Maneksha Mistry, who had scored 255.
Fri, April 28 2017
When WG Grace fielded for KS Ranjitsinhji against his own county Gloucestershire
The Doctor fielding for Sussex against Gloucestershire? Well, well, well...
Mon, October 26 2015
Video: The journey of cricket
The video aims at highlighting how the game has revolutionised over the years and gives you glimpses of other legends like Jack Hobbs; someone who needs no introduction.
Thu, September 10 2015
Ranjitsinhji: Life and times
Ranjitsinhji, who was also known as Ranji, and also as ‘Smith’ amongst his Cambridge circle, made his debut all the more memorable by scoring 62 and 154 not out at the Old Trafford.
Sat, September 10 2016
Ranjitsinhji: 7 interesting facts about the cricketing giant
KS Ranjitsinhji, a.k.a Ranji, was the first Indian to ever play international cricket. He appeared for England and was easily one of the best batsmen of his times, if not the best.
Fri, April 28 2017
KS Ranjitsinhji: 50 little-known facts about the genius
KS Ranjitsinhji was a magical batsman, the first wristy wizard from the orient and one of the first exponents of the leg-glance.
Tue, August 01 2017
Yajurvindra Singh: 9 facts about the man who pouched world record 7 catches on Test debut
Yajurvindra Singh, born August 1, 1952, is a former Indian cricketer who is renowned for his brilliant close-in fielding.