Anand Shukla (1941–2015) was an Indian first-class cricketer. He was associated with domestic cricket in India during the 1960s and 1970s, a period when the Ranji Trophy and other zonal tournaments formed the principal arena for cricketers outside the national team.
Key facts
| Name | Anand Shukla |
|---|---|
| Born | 1941 |
| Died | 2015 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class (domestic) |
Background
Indian domestic cricket in the era of Shukla's career was organised primarily around the Ranji Trophy, the inter-state first-class championship instituted in 1934, along with zonal competitions such as the Duleep Trophy, which began in 1961–62. Players of this generation typically represented a single state association for much of their careers and combined cricket with employment in public sector organisations, banks, or the railways.
Career
Shukla featured in Indian first-class cricket as a domestic player. Detailed records of his teams, matches, and statistical performances are maintained in cricket reference databases that catalogue Indian first-class cricketers of the 20th century.
Significance
As a first-class cricketer, Shukla belongs to the wider community of domestic players whose careers shaped Indian cricket in the decades preceding the country's rise as a global cricketing power following the 1983 World Cup victory. Such players formed the talent base from which Test selections were drawn and contributed to the development of state cricket associations.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Duleep Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- List of Indian first-class cricketers
- History of cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q18947504