Amiya Sen
Amiya Sen (1925–2000) was an Indian cricketer who played in the mid-twentieth century. He was associated with first-class cricket in India during the period following Independence.
Key Facts
| Full name | Amiya Sen |
|---|---|
| Born | 1925 |
| Died | 2000 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
Background
Sen belonged to the generation of Indian cricketers who developed their game during the 1940s and 1950s, when domestic cricket in India was structured around regional teams competing in the Ranji Trophy, the country's premier first-class competition established in 1934. Cricketers of his era typically rose through local club and university circuits before earning selection to state or zonal sides.
Career
Sen featured in Indian first-class cricket. Players of his cohort contributed to the consolidation of regional cricket associations and the growth of the domestic game in the decades after Independence in 1947.
Significance
While not among the most prominent names of Indian cricket, Sen is part of the broader record of post-Independence Indian cricketers documented in archival cricket databases and registers. His career reflects the depth of talent available to the Indian domestic structure during a formative period for the sport in the country.
Related Topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- History of cricket in India
- List of Indian first-class cricketers
References
- Wikidata entry: Q4747003