Overview
Bal Dani (1933–1999) was an Indian first-class cricketer. He is recorded among the cohort of Indian cricketers in the Wikidata reference set of Indian sportspersons of the mid-twentieth century.
Key facts
| Full name | Bal Dani |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933 |
| Died | 1999 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
Background
Dani belonged to the generation of Indian cricketers who were active in the decades following India's independence in 1947, a period in which domestic competitions such as the Ranji Trophy formed the principal platform for first-class cricket in the country. Players of this era typically represented one of the regional or state-based associations affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Career
Dani played first-class cricket in India during the 1950s and 1960s, the formative decades of organised post-Independence Indian cricket. The detailed match-by-match record of his career is documented in standard cricket statistical archives.
Significance
As a participant in domestic Indian cricket during a period when the structure of the Ranji Trophy and the Duleep Trophy was being consolidated, Dani is part of the broader history of Indian first-class cricket recorded by archival projects and reference databases such as Wikidata.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- History of Cricket in India
- List of Indian Cricketers
References
- Wikidata entity: Q3528139