Anup Ghatak (1941–2013) was an Indian first-class cricketer. He is recorded among the cohort of Indian cricketers who played in the domestic circuit during the latter half of the twentieth century.
Key facts
| Full name | Anup Ghatak |
|---|---|
| Born | 1941 |
| Died | 2013 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class cricket (India) |
Background
Ghatak belonged to the generation of Indian cricketers who took part in the domestic structure built around the Ranji Trophy, the country's premier first-class competition organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The era in which he was active saw Indian cricket transition from the post-independence consolidation of state associations to the wider professionalisation of the domestic game.
Career
Ghatak's recorded participation places him within India's first-class cricket system. Detailed match-by-match statistics and team affiliations beyond this categorisation are not summarised here.
Significance
Players such as Ghatak formed the wider base of India's domestic cricket pyramid during the 1960s and 1970s, a period that contributed to the development of regional cricketing traditions and provided the foundation from which several later India internationals emerged.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- First-class cricket in India
- List of Indian cricketers
References
- Wikidata entity: Q18645738